Person

Anscar I of Ivrea

d. c. 902 · 9th century · Also known as Anscar I, Margrave of Ivrea

Anscar I was a Burgundian noble who supported Guy of Spoleto's bid for the crowns of France and Italy in 888. Guy rewarded him with a march around Ivrea in north-western Italy, guarding the Alpine passes. He founded the Anscarid dynasty, whose members included his grandson Berengar II, King of Italy.

Anscar I of Ivrea
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March of Ivrea

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