Ariulf of Spoleto

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Ariulf was the second duke of Spoleto from 592 (the death of Faroald[1]) to his own death.

In 592, Ariulf, whose position at Spoleto placed him between Ravenna and Rome, captured several Byzantine cities. He then assisted Arechis I of Benevento in besieging Naples, another important Greek city. He won a great victory at Camerino, where he claimed to have seen St Savinus aiding him. According to Paul the Deacon, he was thus led to convert to Christianity. Pope Gregory I made a separate peace with Ariulf and this raised the ire of the emperor in Constantinople and the exarch in Ravenna. Ariulf was reportedly greatly impressed by the pontiff's piety.

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  1. ^ The dates of Ariulf reign are either 591–601 or 592–602.

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Preceded by:
Faroald I		 Duke of Spoleto
592–602		 Succeeded by:
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