Nicholas Caetani. The warrior count (1310-1348)

Abstract

In the post-Boniface period, the Caetani family has always played a secondary role in the historiography of central-southern Italy, but, contrary to what is still believed, they were able to influence Italian and international politics at the highest levels. The count of Fondi Nicola I, son of Roffredo III, was first of all a fighter who in his short life showed extraordinary qualities of leader. Being the main champion of Louis I of Hungary, he was able, until his untimely death, to hold in check the Angevin kingdom, increasing the influence of his family as never before.

Keywords

• caetani
• 14th century
• kingdom of naples
• medieval warfare
• military history