Ragimpert

Ragimpert was a Lombard king who reigned in the late 7th century. He was the son of Rothari, a significant Lombard ruler who codified their laws. Ragimpert's reign was relatively short and marked by internal conflict. He came to power around 643 CE, following the death of his father. However, his claim to the throne was contested by Aripert I, another member of the royal family. This succession dispute led to a period of civil war.

Ragimpert was ultimately unsuccessful in securing his claim to the throne. He was defeated and killed by Aripert I, who then became the sole ruler of the Lombard Kingdom. The exact details of Ragimpert's life and reign are scarce in historical records, primarily due to the brevity of his rule and the focus on the more established monarchs of the era. His lineage connects him to a crucial period of Lombard history, a time of consolidating power and defining their kingdom in Italy. Despite his limited impact on the overall trajectory of the Lombard Kingdom, his existence highlights the complex power struggles that often characterized royal successions in the early medieval period.