Leo II of Gaeta
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Leo II was the regent and tutor of John V of Gaeta
in opposition to his own mother, Emilia
, from 1014 to January 1025. He undersigned documents as consul et dux. He was the son of John III of Gaeta
and thus uncle of John V.
In January 1036, he appears with the title of senator when donating a house to the monastery of S. Giovanni di Felline in memory of his mother.
John V of Gaeta
John V was the consul and duke of Gaeta from 1012 to 1032. He was the son of John IV and Sichelgaita, sister of Sergius IV of Naples. He was either very young when he succeeded his father or perhaps he was even born posthumously.His regency was disputed by Leo, his father's brother, and the...
in opposition to his own mother, Emilia
Emilia of Gaeta
Emilia was the duchess of Gaeta first as consort of John III and then as the regent for her grandson John V until at least 1029....
, from 1014 to January 1025. He undersigned documents as consul et dux. He was the son of John III of Gaeta
John III of Gaeta
John III was the consul and duke of Gaeta from some time between October 984 and January 986 until his death.He was the eldest son of Marinus II, who succeeded his brother Gregory in 978 and immediately appointed John as co-duke in order to assure his inheritance, as the precedent of fraternal...
and thus uncle of John V.
In January 1036, he appears with the title of senator when donating a house to the monastery of S. Giovanni di Felline in memory of his mother.
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