Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

duchy of naples

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.91 in modern English

Syllables: duchy of -naples
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A mediaeval duchy in southern Italy, established in the 7th century CE as the Byzantine outpost Ducatus Neapolitanus; especially from 661, when Emperor Constans II appointed Basil I of Naples as the new dux (“military commander”).

name

Alternative form of Duchy of Naples.

Example Sentences

"The "dukes" of the Duchy of Naples were initially military commanders, called "dux" or "magister militum", appointed by the Byzantine emperor; the emperor retained interest until the 9th century, when Sergius I was elected by citizens and subsequently made his position hereditary."
"2004, Giorgio A. Pinton (translator & editor), Giambattista Vico, Statecraft: The Deeds of Antonio Carafa, page 360, The Duchy of Naples more than once succored the Pope when in danger of the Muslim raiders."
"A separate discussion has to be done for the hagiography of the Duchy of Naples."

Questions

What does duchy of naples mean?: A mediaeval duchy in southern Italy, established in the 7th century CE as the Byzantine outpost Ducatus Neapolitanus; especially from 661, when Emperor Constans II appointed Basil I of Naples as the new dux (“military commander”).

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