Adalgis

"Adelchis" redirects here. For other people named Adelchis, see Adelchis (given name).
Adalgis
An illustration of Adalgis from the Nuremberg Chronicle
King of the Lombards
ReignAugust 759 – June 774
PredecessorDesiderius
SuccessorCharlemagne
Bornc. 740
Died788
HouseLombardy
FatherDesiderius

Adalgis or Adelchis (c. 740 – 788) was an associate king of the Lombards from August 759, reigning with his father, Desiderius, until their deposition in June 774. He is also remembered today as the hero of the play Adelchi (1822) by Alessandro Manzoni.

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