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| Adaloald | |
|---|---|
| King of the Lombards | |
| Reign | 616 – 626 |
| Predecessor | Agilulf |
| Successor | Arioald |
| Born | c. 602 |
| Died | 628 (aged 25–26) Ravenna |
| Father | Agilulf |
| Mother | Theodelinda |
Adaloald (c. 602–628) was theLombardking of Italy from 616 to 626.[1]
He was son and heir of KingAgilulf and his Catholic queenTheodelinda. He was baptised shortly after his birth in 602; the abbotSecundus of Non (later historian) was his godfather.[2] He was an associate king, raised on theshield by the warriors at his father's request, when still young. Upon becoming sole king as a teenager, he reigned with his mother serving as regent. In hisHistory of the Lombards,Paul the Deacon reports that many churches were renovated and many donations to holy sites were made under their joint reign.
Adaloald went insane and lost the support of the nobles.[citation needed] He was deposed by them in 626 and replaced byArioald, a Lombard noble fromTurin and husband of the king's sisterGundeberga, who was hostile to theCatholic Church.[3] Adaloald died mysteriously inRavenna shortly after, in 628.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | King of the Lombards 616 – 626 | Succeeded by |
