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Battle of Rignano

1137 · 12th century

The Battle of Rignano was fought on 30 October 1137 near Rignano Garganico in Apulia between King Roger II of Sicily and the rebel Ranulf of Alife, supported by troops left behind by Emperor Lothair III. Roger was defeated, and Duke Sergius VII of Naples, who had submitted to him and fought on his side, was killed. Naples then passed under Roger's direct rule.

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