Reign of Godepert (jan 1, 661 – dec 31, 662)
Description:
Godepert was king of the Lombards (crowned 661), eldest son and successor of Aripert I. He was an Arian who governed from the ancient capital, Pavia, while his brother, Perctarit, a Roman Catholic, governed from Milan. In a war with his brother – begun with the year – he beckoned Duke Grimoald I of Benevento, who assassinated him in his Pavian palace, the Reggia. His son Raginpert managed to escape and would later rule, but first, Grimoald would seize the throne.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 661
dec 31, 662
~ 1 years and 11 months