at the time of the Guiscard's passing.

Duke of Apulia and Calabria

Roger rejoined his mother in Cephalonia, his absence causing panic and confusion with his army, according to Goffredo Malaterra. The two quickly returned to the peninsula and with the support of his uncle Roger I of Sicily was recognised as duke in September. His Lombard heritage also made him a more attractive candidate than his Norman half-brother,

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