Principality of Capua: Map & History
The Principality of Capua was a state centred on Capua in Southern Italy which lasted for about three centuries.
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The Principality of Capua was a state centred on Capua in Southern Italy which lasted for about three centuries. Towards the end of the 10th century the Principality reached its apogee, occupying most of the Terra di Lavoro area. It was originally a gastaldate, then a county, within the principality of Salerno. Under the Sicilian monarchy, the former principality remained one of the two chief mainland components of royal rule alongside Apulia, and twelfth-century sources often identified its territory as the Terra di Lavoro.
Principality of Capua in Depth
Origins
Old Capua was an ancient Italian city, the greatest Roman city of the south. It was the centre of Lombard gastaldate in the duchy of Benevento, although little is known of this part of its history. It first enters history as a Lombard state under Landulf the Old with the assassination of the Beneventan duke Sicard in 839. Landulf and his sons were partisans of Siconulf of Salerno. In 841, Capua was sacked and completely destroyed by Saracens in the pay of Radelchis I of Benevento. Landulf and his eldest son, Lando I, took the initiative in fortifying the nearby hill of Triflisco on which was built "New Capua": the Capua of today.
A civil war between Benevento and Salerno ensues.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Principality of Capua (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Principality of Capua: Key Facts
| Founded | 900 CE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1156 |
Preceded by
- County of Aversa
Facts from Wikidata Q1280122 (CC0).
Principality of Capua Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Principality of Capua appears, with the other states of the time.
Principality of Capua Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 1,154 km² in 1030 CE.
Principality of Capua: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Principality of Capua exist?
Principality of Capua is dated to 840 CE – 1065 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Principality of Capua?
The capital of Principality of Capua was Capua.
How large was Principality of Capua at its peak?
At its peak in 1030 AD Principality of Capua covered about 1,154 km².
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