Counts and Dukes of Apulia and Calabria

Counts And Dukes Of Apulia And Calabria

This is a list of Counts and Dukes of Apulia and Calabria in Southern Italy from the 11th century to the 12th century. The county was originally a creation of Guaimar IV of Salerno, who was acclaimed Duke of Apulia and Calabria by the Normans. He in turn created the Norman leader, William I Iron Arm, a member of the famous Hauteville clan, count at Melfi. Although never recognized by the emperor, William is usually considered the first count of Apulia and Calabria. In 1047, the Emperor Henry III took away Guaimar's ducal title. He christened William's brother and successor Drogo Dux et Magister Italiae comesque Normannorum totius Apuliae et Calabriae and made him a direct vassal of the emperor.