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List of Counts and Dukes of Apulia and Calabria
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This is a list of Counts and Dukes of Apulia and Calabria in Southern Italy from the 11th century to the 12th century. The county was originally a creation of Guaimar IV of Salerno, who was acclaimed Duke of Apulia and Calabria by the Normans. He in turn created the Norman leader, William I Iron Arm, a member of the famous Hauteville clan, count at Melfi. Although never recognized by the emperor, William is usually considered the first count of Apulia and Calabria. In 1047, the Emperor Henry III took away Guaimar's ducal title. He christened William's brother and successor Drogo Dux et Magister Italiae comesque Normannorum totius Apuliae et Calabriae and made him a direct vassal of the emperor.
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In 1127 the duchy passed to the count of Sicily. It was thereafter used intermittently as a title for the heir apparent.
- Roger II 1127-1134, also king of Sicily (1130-1154)
- Roger III 1134-1148, son of previous, opposed by . . .
- Ranulf 1137-1139, candidate of Pope Innocent II and the Emperor Lothair II
- William III 1148-1154, also king of Sicily (1154-1166)
- Roger IV 1154-1161, son of previous
The title was left vacant after the death of Roger IV. It may have been revived for a short-lived son of William II. It was revived by King Tancred for his eldest son in 1189.