Liutprand
Liutprand was a Lombard king who reigned from 712 to 744. He is considered one of the most significant rulers of the Lombard Kingdom in Italy, known for his extensive legal reforms and his efforts to consolidate and expand Lombard power. Born around 690, Liutprand was the son of Ansprand, who briefly served as king before Liutprand.
Upon ascending the throne, Liutprand immediately set about strengthening his authority and reforming the Lombard legal
Liutprand was also a skilled military leader and diplomat. He engaged in numerous military campaigns, both
His relationship with the papacy was complex. While he sometimes clashed with the Pope, particularly over territorial