Adhemar of Salerno

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Adhemar (or Ademar) (Latin : Ademarius) was the son of Prince Peter of Salerno. He succeeded his father, a usurper, in 853. [1]

Adhemar's rule was unpopular. The counts of Capua whittled away at his princely authority and territory. In 858, he had to call in the assistance of Guy I of Spoleto, who demanded the Liri Valley in return.

In 861, a popular revolt, led by Guaifer of the Dauferidi, overthrew him and imprisoned him. [1] He was tortured and subsequently blinded. [1] Guaifer was elected to replace him. [1]

Sources

  1. 1 2 3 4 Benigni, Umberto (1912). "Diocese of Salerno"  . In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia . Vol. 13. New York: Robert Appleton Company.


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Preceded by Prince of Salerno
853–861
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