Humphrey, Count (County of Apulia and Calabria) : All Data

Humphrey, a Count, ruled over the County of Apulia and Calabria from 1053 to 1058. During his tenure, the most significant war was the Norman invasion of southern Italy, which began in 1053 and continued until 1059. This conflict, led by Humphrey's cousin Robert Guiscard, aimed to establish Norman control over the region. Another notable event during Humphrey's rule was the revolt of the Lombard nobles in 1057, which sought to challenge Norman authority. These wars and revolts align with the calculated timespan of Humphrey's reign, making him a key figure in the Norman conquest of southern Italy.