Peter (or Petrus) was an early
medieval
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Italian
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ruler, who was originally the tutor and guardian of the young
prince of Salerno
This page is a list of the rulers of the Principality of Salerno.
When Prince Sicard of Benevento was assassinated by Radelchis in 839, the people of Salerno promptly proclaimed his brother, Siconulf, prince. War raged between Radelchis and Sico ...
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Sico II. He held that post for two years from 851 to 853.
In that year, he usurped the throne and removed Sico, who fled north. He was confirmed as prince by the
Emperor Louis II in December. Peter did not long enjoy his rule. He died later that year, but bequeathed his principality to his son
Adhemar.
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853 deaths
Princes of Salerno
9th-century rulers in Europe
9th-century Lombard people
Year of birth unknown
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