Gisulf I of Friuli

This cross has traditionally been linked to Gisulf.

Gisulf I (Latin: Gisulfus I) was probably the first duke of Friuli (then Forum Julii). He was a nephew of Alboin, first king of the Lombards in Italy, who appointed him duke around 569 after the Lombard conquest of the region, though some scholars believe he appointed his brother Grasulf I, Gisulf's father.

Before this, Gisulf had been Alboin's marpahis or "master of the horse", sometimes considered a shield-bearer. He was, according to Paul the Deacon, "a man suitable in every way." He asked Alboin for permission to choose which faras or clans he would lead or rule over in Friuli, and this request was granted. He thus chose which families would settle permanently in Friuli, and he "acquired the honour of a leader (ducior)."^[1] As well, Alboin granted him a great herd of mares, perhaps in recognition of his former service.

He reigned during the Rule of the Dukes from 575 to 585. He was succeeded by his son, Gisulf II.

Notes

↑ Paul, bk 2, ch IX .

Sources

Paul the Deacon. Historia Langobardorum. Available at Northvegr.
Andreas Bergomatis. Chronicon at the Institut für Mittelalter Forschung.

Preceded by none	Duke of Friuli c. 569 – c. 590	Succeeded by Gisulf II

Crux gemmata

Form of cross typical of Early Christian and Early Medieval art, where the cross, or at least its front side, is principally decorated with jewels.

6th-9th century	Cross of Justin II Cross of the Angels Cross of Agilulf Cross of Gisulf Cross of Desiderius Treasure of Guarrazar Ardennes Cross

10th century	Victory Cross Cross of Otto and Mathilde Cross of Lothair Cross of Peñalba

11th century	Cross of Mathilde Essen cross with large enamels Imperial Cross Cross of Theophanu Cross of San Salvador de Fuentes Cross of Stift Enger

12th century	Cross of Cong Cross of Adelheid Cross of Chersonesus

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