Aripert II

MedievalEmperorLombards680 — 712

Last Bavarian dynasty Lombard king.

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Quick Facts

Born

680

Died

712

Country

Lombards

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score39.9

Aripert II — Complete Timeline

701 AD

Accession to the Lombard ThronePolitical Action

Aripert II became king of the Lombards after the death of his father Cunincpert. He was the last ruler of the Bavarian dynasty, which had dominated Lombard politics for decades.

KingshipDynastyLombard Kingdom

Impact: national

705 AD

War with the Duchy of SpoletoWar

Aripert II fought a war against the Duchy of Spoleto, a rebellious Lombard duchy. The conflict weakened the kingdom and led to territorial losses, undermining royal authority.

Civil WarRebellionLombard Kingdom

Impact: nationaldestructive

712 AD

Death and End of Bavarian DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Aripert II died, possibly by suicide, after a failed military campaign. His death ended the Bavarian dynasty's rule over the Lombards, leading to a period of instability and the rise of new dynasties.

Dynastic EndDeathLombard Kingdom

Impact: nationaltragic