Framing the Beneventan aristocracy in the first half of the ninth century

Zornetta, Giulia (2025) Framing the Beneventan aristocracy in the first half of the ninth century. In: Aristocratic networks. Elites and social dynamics in Italy in the age of Lothar I. Reti Medievali E-Book (53). Firenze University Press, Firenze, pp. 289-309. ISBN 979-12-215-0771-3

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Abstract

[EN] In 849 the factional struggle between Radelchis and Siconulf ended with an agreement, which was actively sought by Louis II, in order to stabilise the political competition in Lombard Southern Italy and to help lead a coordinated military campaign against the Muslims. It sealed the division of the principality of Benevento into two different political bodies, resulting in the transformation of the Beneventan political system and the weakening of the local aristocracy, who previously had a marked urban profile as well as properties spread throughout the territory of the principality. This paper aims to outline the profile of the Beneventan elite before the pactum divisionis, by focusing on its relationship with public power, military identity, and patrimonial dimension.

Tipologia del documento:	Capitolo di libro
Parole chiave:	Middle Ages; ninth century; Lombard Southern Italy; competition; urban elite; patrimonial wealth; military identity
Soggetto:	D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D111 Medieval History
Depositato da:	dr Vincenzo De Luise
Depositato il:	10 Set 2026 03:12
Ultima modifica:	10 Set 2026 03:12
URI:	https://www.rmoa.unina.it/id/eprint/10474

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