Duchy of Naples: Map & History
Duchy of Naples is mapped in the atlas for 763 CE – 1138 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 1,059 km².
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The Duchy of Naples began as a Byzantine province in Southern Europe that was constituted in the seventh century, in the lands roughly corresponding to the current province of Naples that the Lombards had not conquered during their invasion of Italy in the sixth century. It was one of the tyrrhenian duchies along with the duchy of Gaeta, Amalfi and Sorrento which took their independence from Naples in the early 9th century.
Duchy of Naples Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Duchy of Naples appears, with the other states of the time.
Duchy of Naples Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 1,059 km² in 900 CE.
Duchy of Naples: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Duchy of Naples exist?
Duchy of Naples is dated to 763 CE – 1138 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Duchy of Naples?
The capital of Duchy of Naples was Naples.
How large was Duchy of Naples at its peak?
At its peak in 900 AD Duchy of Naples covered about 1,059 km².
How did the map of Duchy of Naples change over time?
Duchy of Naples appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 900 CE to 1100 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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