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Roger Borsa

c. 1060–1111 · 11th century

Roger Borsa was duke of Apulia and Calabria from 1085, succeeding his father Robert Guiscard in preference to his elder half-brother Bohemond, who was given Taranto. His rule was weakened by rebellious barons and he relied on his uncle Roger I of Sicily. He was succeeded by his son William II.

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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Duchy of Apulia and Calabria Principality of Taranto

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Roger Borsa. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/roger-borsa
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