Landulf III Prince of Benevento Date of Birth: . Country: Operator

1. Prince Landulf III of Benevento
2. Separation of Benevento and Capua
3. Involvement in Imperial Campaigns
4. Succession and Legacy

Prince Landulf III of Benevento

Landulf III was the Prince of Benevento, reigning with the title Landulf V in Capua from 959 onwards. He initially co-ruled with his father, Landulf II, and his brother, Pandulf I "Ironhead." After their father's death in 961, Landulf III ruled jointly with his brother, though Pandulf held the dominant role in the principality.

Separation of Benevento and Capua

In 900, Landulf's grandfather, Atenulf I, had established the principle of co-rule, declaring that sons would govern with their fathers and brothers with each other. However, the system eventually collapsed, leading to a division of the principalities. Pandulf ruled Capua, while Landulf III took control of Benevento.

Involvement in Imperial Campaigns

In 967, Holy Roman Emperor Otto I the Great granted Pandulf the vacant title of Duke of Spoleto and ordered him to fight against the Byzantines. Both Pandulf and Landulf participated in the 968 campaign. However, due to illness, Landulf III was forced to return home and died in Benevento, leaving behind two sons: Pandulf and Landulf.

Succession and Legacy

Pandulf I seized power from his nephews and ruled Benevento as a sole sovereign. Landulf III's sons would later become Dukes of Benevento. Landulf III's reign marked a period of transition and division within the Lombard principalities, contributing to the eventual fragmentation of the region.