Desiderius
Desiderius, also known as Daufer or Dauferius (born c. 720 – died c. 786), was king of the Lombards in northern Italy, ruling from 756 to 774. The Frankish king of renown, Charlemagne, married Desiderius's daughter and subsequently conquered his realm. Desiderius is remembered for this connection to Charlemagne and for being the last Lombard ruler to exercise regional kingship.
| Desiderius | |
|---|---|
A gold tremissis of Desiderius minted at Lucca | |
| King of the Lombards | |
| Reign | 756–774 |
| Predecessor | Aistulf |
| Successor | Charlemagne |
| Born | 720 AD |
| Died | 786 AD (aged 65–66) |
| Consort | Ansa |
| Issue | Desiderata Anselperga Adelperga Liutperga Adelchis |
| House | Lombardy |
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