Duchy of Naples

短语

别名

duchy of Naples

释义与例句

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  1. 1.

    A mediaeval duchy in southern Italy, established in the 7th century CE as the Byzantine outpost Ducatus Neapolitanus; especially from 661, when Emperor Constans II appointed Basil I of Naples as the new dux (“military commander”).

    历史

    The "dukes" of the Duchy of Naples were initially military commanders, called "dux" or "magister militum", appointed by the Byzantine emperor; the emperor retained interest until the 9th century, when Sergius I was elected by citizens and subsequently made his position hereditary.

    2004, Giorgio A. Pinton (translator & editor), Giambattista Vico, Statecraft: The Deeds of Antonio Carafa, page 360, The Duchy of Naples more than once succored the Pope when in danger of the Muslim raiders.