Alberic II of Spoleto facts for kids
Alberic II (born 912, died 954) was a powerful leader in Rome from 932 to 954. He took control after removing his mother, Marozia, and his stepfather, King Hugh of Italy, from power.
Alberic belonged to a noble family known as the counts of Tusculum. He was the son of Marozia and her first husband, Duke Alberic I of Spoleto. His half-brother was Pope John XI.
During the wedding celebration of his mother to King Hugh of Italy, Alberic and his new stepfather had a big argument. King Hugh even slapped Alberic. Feeling very angry and perhaps threatened by Hugh, Alberic left the party. He then encouraged the people of Rome to rise up against King Hugh. In December 932, King Hugh had to flee the city. Marozia was put in prison, and Alberic became the new ruler of Rome.
Family Life and Successor
In 936, Alberic married his stepsister, Alda. She was the daughter of King Hugh of Italy. They had one son together, who later became Count Gregory I of Tusculum.
Alberic also had another son named Octavianus. When Alberic was dying, he made the important noble families and church leaders in Rome promise that they would choose Octavianus to be the next pope.
See also
In Spanish: Alberico II de Spoleto para niños
