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Duchy of Naples

Duchy of Naples proper noun: a mediaeval duchy in southern Italy, established in the 7th century CE as the Byzantine outpost Ducatus Neapolitanus; especially from 661, when Emperor Constans II appointed Basil I of Naples as the new dux (“military commander”).

Proper noun (1)

Duchy of Naples

  1. (historical) A mediaeval duchy in southern Italy, established in the 7th century CE as the Byzantine outpost Ducatus Neapolitanus; especially from 661, when Emperor Constans II appointed Basil I of Naples as the new dux (“military commander”).
    • The "dukes" of the Duchy of Naples were initially military commanders, called "dux" or "magister militum", appointed by the Byzantine emperor; the emperor retained interest until the 9th century, when Sergius I was elected by citizens and subsequently made his position hereditary.
    • The Duchy of Naples more than once succored the Pope when in danger of the Muslim raiders.2004, Giorgio A. Pinton (translator & editor), Giambattista Vico, Statecraft: The Deeds of Antonio Carafa, page 360

Proper noun (2) capitalized: duchy of Naples

duchy of Naples

  1. (alternative) Alternative form of Duchy of Naples.

Forms of Duchy of Naples

alternative formduchy of Naples

Questions about Duchy of Naples

What does Duchy of Naples mean?
Duchy of Naples means a mediaeval duchy in southern Italy, established in the 7th century CE as the Byzantine outpost Ducatus Neapolitanus; especially from 661, when Emperor Constans II appointed Basil I of Naples as the new dux (“military commander”).
What part of speech is Duchy of Naples?
Duchy of Naples is a proper noun.

Words near Duchy of Naples in the dictionary

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  2. Duchscherers
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  6. Duchy of Naples
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  10. duci
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