Person

Hrodgaud

d. 776 · 8th century · Also known as Rotgaud of Friuli, Hrodgaud of Friuli, Rotgaud

Hrodgaud was the last Lombard Duke of Friuli. After Charlemagne conquered the Lombard Kingdom in 774 he kept his duchy, but in 776 he rebelled, hoping to restore Lombard rule with the help of other dukes. Charlemagne crossed the Alps, Hrodgaud was killed in battle, and Friuli was given to Frankish counts.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Duchy of Friuli March of Friuli

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Hrodgaud. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/hrodgaud
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