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Roger Borsa (1060/1061 – 22 February 1111) was the Norman Duke of Apulia and Calabria and effective ruler of southern Italy from 1085 until his death.

Life

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Early life

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Roger was the son of Robert Guiscard and Sikelgaita, a Lombard noblewoman.[1] His ambitious mother arranged for Roger to succeed his father in place of Robert Guiscard's eldest son by another wife, Bohemond of Taranto. His nickname, Borsa, which means "purse", came from "his early-ingrained habit of counting and recounting his money."[2]

In 1073, Sikelgaita had Roger proclaimed heir after Guiscard fell ill at Trani. Roger's cousin Abelard was the only baron to dissent from the election of Roger, claiming that he himself was the rightful heir to the duchy. Roger accompanied his father on a campaign to Greece in 1084. He was still in Greece when his father died on 17 July 1085 during the Castle of Saint George in Cephalonia. While Bohemond was supposed to inherit the Greek possessions and Roger the Italian ones, it was Bohemond who was in Italy (Salerno) and Roger in Greece (Bundicia) at the time of the Guiscard's passing.

Duke of Apulia and Calabria

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Southern Italy in the year before Roger Borsa became 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, who had fled to Capua. With the support of Jordan I of Capua, Bohemond rebelled against his brother and took Oria, Otranto, and Taranto. Roger, however, made peace in March 1086 and the brothers acted as effective co-rulers. In late summer 1087, Bohemond renewed the war with the support of some of his brother's vassals. He surprised and defeated Roger at Fragneto and retook Taranto. Though described as a powerful warrior (he took the cities of Benevento, Canosa, Capua, and Lucera by siege), Roger Borsa was never able to check Bohemond's power or bring him under his control. The war was finally resolved by the mediation of Pope Urban II and the award of Taranto and other possessions to Bohemond. Roger also granted him the vassalage of Geoffrey of Conversano, thus giving Bohemond control over Brindisi,[3] as well as Cosenza and other holdings he desired allodially. In September 1089 Roger Borsa was officially invested with the Duchy of Apulia by Pope Urban II at the Synod of Melfi.[4][5]

Roger permitted the minting of baronial coinage in at least two instances (Fulco of Basacers and Manso vicedux). He planned to urbanise the Mezzogiorno by granting charters to various towns and encouraging urban planning. In 1090, he and Urban tried unsuccessfully to convince Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian Order, to accept election to the archbishopric of Reggio di Calabria.

In May 1098, at the request of his first cousin once removed Prince Richard II of Capua, Borsa and his uncle Count Roger I of Sicily began the siege of Capua, from which the prince had long ago been exiled as a minor. In exchange for his assistance, the duke received the homage of Richard, though he seems to have made no use of it, for Richard's successors paid no heed to Roger Borsa's overlordship. Capua fell after forty days of notable besieging, for Pope Urban II had come to meet Roger of Sicily and Archbishop Anselm of Canterbury had come to meet the pope.

In October 1104, Roger besieged William, Count of Monte Sant'Angelo, who was at that time independent and pledged to the Byzantines, and expelled him from the Gargano, abolishing the county. He died 22 February 1111 and was buried in the cathedral of Salerno.[6]

Marriage and children

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In 1092, Roger Borsa married Adela, the daughter of Robert I, Count of Flanders, and widow of Canute IV of Denmark.[7] Their children were:

  • Louis, who died young in August 1094[8]
  • William[8]
  • Guiscard, who died young in August 1108.[8]

By a mistress, Roger had at least one other son, William of Gesualdo.

References

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Literature

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  • Albu, Emily (2001). The Normans in Their Histories: Propaganda, Myth and Subversion. The Boydell Press.
  • Chibnall, Marjorie (2000). Piety, Power and History in Medieval England and Normandy. Ashgate.
  • Kleinhenz, Christopher, ed. (2004). Routledge Revivals: Medieval Italy: An Encyclopedia. Vol. II. Routledge.
  • Hailstone, Paula Z. (6 Dec 2019). Recalcitrant Crusaders?: The Relationship Between Southern Italy and Sicily, Crusading and the Crusader States, c. 1060–1198. Routledge. ISBN 9781000764628.
  • Loud, G. A. (20 December 2007). The Latin Church in Norman Italy. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-107-32000-0. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  • Mosher, Paul Hostetler (1969). The Abbey of Cava in the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries: Cava, the Normans and the Greeks in Southern Italy. University of California Press.
  • van Houts, Elisabeth (2016). "Changes of Aristocratic Identity: Remarriage and Remembrance in Europe, 900-1200". In Brenner, Elma; Cohen, Meredith; Franklin-Brown, Mary (eds.). Memory and Commemoration in Medieval Culture. Routledge.

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Roger Borsa (c. 1060/1061 – 22 February 1111) was a Norman duke who ruled and from 1085 until his death, succeeding his father as the effective overlord of much of . As the eldest legitimate son of Guiscard and his second wife of , Borsa inherited a forged through but plagued by succession disputes and internal rebellions. His was marked by efforts to consolidate Norman authority against Byzantine incursions, Lombard unrest, and rivalry with his ambitious half-brother Bohemond of , who challenged his claim and seized key ports like and . Borsa's ducal recognition came in September 1085, aided crucially by his uncle , who helped suppress Bohemond's initial revolt and secure fealty from vassals, though at the cost of ceding control over Calabrian castles. Despite papal at , where confirmed his titles alongside Bohemond's, Borsa struggled to match his father's martial prowess, relying on diplomacy and alliances rather than decisive campaigns; contemporaries described him as weaker in resolve, leading to a fragmented authority that foreshadowed the rise of his cousin Roger II. No major territorial expansions occurred under his rule, but he maintained the Norman grip on the mainland, navigating the launch of the —which drew Bohemond away—and ongoing feudal tensions with princes like Jordan I of . Borsa's death in 1111 left an underage heir, Duke William, whose minority allowed Bohemond's return from the to contest the succession anew, ultimately contributing to the unification of Norman lands under Roger II in the following decades. His "Borsa" (purse), possibly alluding to a perceived miserliness or a physical trait, underscores historical views of him as less dynamic than his kin, though his endurance amid adversity preserved the Hauteville dynasty's continental foothold.

Early Life

Birth and Family Origins

Roger Borsa, Duke of and from 1085 to 1111, was born circa 1060 or 1061 as the eldest son of and his second wife, Sichelgaita of . (c. 1015–1085), a key figure among the Norman brothers, rose from minor nobility in to conquer much of , establishing the Duchy of and through military campaigns against Byzantines, , and Saracens. The originated in Hauteville-la-Guichard, a village in Cotentin, , where , Robert's father, held seigneurial rights; the family's adventurism in began in the early as pilgrims and mercenaries. Sichelgaita (c. 1036–1090), Roger's mother, hailed from the Lombard princely house of , serving as daughter of Guaimar IV, Prince of (d. 1052), and sister to Gisulf II, the last Lombard prince of . Her marriage to Guiscard in 1058 allied Norman power with Lombard remnants in , providing legitimacy and resources amid ongoing conquests; contemporary accounts, such as those in William of Apulia's Gesta Roberti Wiscardi, portray her as a formidable warrior figure who accompanied Guiscard on campaigns, including the 1081–1085 expedition to . This union produced Roger as the designated heir over Guiscard's sons from his first marriage to Alberada of Buonalbergo, notably Bohemond of , reflecting strategic favoritism toward the Lombard-Norman alliance. Roger's birth occurred during a phase of Guiscard's consolidation in , following the capture of in 1071 and amid preparations for Sicilian campaigns; no precise location is recorded in primary sources, but it likely took place in or , regions under Guiscard's control. The epithet "Borsa" ("purse"), applied to Roger in medieval chronicles like those of of , may derive from his reputed physical resemblance to a moneybag or his temperament, though its origins remain interpretive rather than documentary.

Upbringing in Norman Italy

Roger Borsa was born around 1060 or 1061 as the eldest legitimate son of , the Norman duke of and , and his second wife Sichelgaita, a Lombard princess and sister of Gisulf II, the last independent prince of . His birth occurred during the peak of his father's conquests in , a period when the were solidifying control over diverse territories encompassing , , and . Raised in the Hauteville family strongholds, such as the fortified castle at —the traditional seat of Norman power in —Roger experienced an upbringing shaped by the martial culture of the Norman elite. The environment was one of relentless expansion and consolidation, including the capture of in 1071 and in 1076, the latter tying directly to his maternal lineage as his uncle Gisulf's principality fell to Guiscard's forces. As the designated successor, his early years likely involved rigorous training in warfare, horsemanship, and feudal administration, amid a multicultural court blending Norman, Lombard, Greek, and even Muslim influences reflective of the conquered lands. Sichelgaita's prominent role as a formidable consort, who accompanied Guiscard on campaigns and wielded significant influence, would have exposed Roger to a model of assertive noble leadership from childhood. Contemporary chroniclers, such as those drawing from William of Apulia's accounts, imply that the intensity of his parents' world contributed to Roger's later characterization as more reserved, though primary records of his remain sparse. By his early twenties, as Guiscard's campaigns extended to the and papal alliances, Roger was positioned as , underscoring his grooming within the volatile political landscape of Norman .

Ascension to Power

Death of Robert Guiscard

In 1084–1085, led a Norman expedition against the in the western , aiming to consolidate gains in following the siege of Dyrrhachium and setbacks from Venetian naval intervention. After wintering on , his forces advanced toward (modern Kefalonia), where an epidemic—likely typhoid or —struck the army, claiming Robert's life alongside many knights. Robert succumbed to intense fever on July 17, 1085, at age approximately 70, shortly after disembarking on the island; contemporary accounts, such as William of Apulia's Gesta Roberti Wiscardi, describe his resignation to death amid the campaign's hardships. His passing halted the Byzantine offensive, allowing Emperor temporary respite, though Norman remnants under Bohemond of continued operations briefly. The duke's prior arrangements favored his son by second wife , Roger Borsa, as successor to and , sidelining elder son Bohemond (from first wife Alberada) with lands like ; actively championed Roger's claim during the transition. Roger, accompanying the expedition, abandoned the Greek theater upon news of his father's death to secure allegiance in , averting immediate fragmentation despite Bohemond's later challenges.

Recognition as Duke

Roger Borsa, the legitimate son of and his second wife Sichelgaita, succeeded his father as Duke of , , and upon Robert's death from fever on 17 July 1085 during a campaign against the at . Robert had designated Roger as heir prior to his death, prioritizing the legitimate line over his eldest but illegitimate son Bohemond of , though this decision ignited immediate familial rivalry. With military and political backing from his uncle, Count —who mobilized forces to secure key territories—Borsa achieved provisional recognition as duke by September 1085 among Norman barons and local lords in . This support countered Bohemond's claims, as Roger I's control over Sicilian conquests provided leverage to rally loyalty in and , preventing outright fragmentation of the at the outset. Despite this, Bohemond's forces seized and parts of , forcing Borsa into negotiations that partitioned , with Bohemond receiving principalities in exchange for nominal . Papal endorsement solidified Borsa's position when formally invested him with the ducal title in 1089 during a council at , affirming the succession through ecclesiastical authority amid ongoing Norman-papal alliances forged under . This , leveraging Urban's interest in stabilizing Norman rule against Byzantine and imperial threats, granted Borsa symbolic legitimacy but did not fully resolve Bohemond's rebellions, which persisted into the 1090s.

Reign and Governance

Efforts at Consolidation

Upon succeeding his father as Duke of Apulia, Calabria, and Sicily in 1085, Roger Borsa prioritized alliances to counter internal Norman rivalries and secure his rule. He ceded nominal Apulian claims over parts of and the few remaining Norman enclaves in to his uncle, Count , in exchange for military backing against challengers, thereby trading peripheral territories for reinforced control over core mainland holdings like the . This arrangement, while reducing the duchy's extent, stabilized his position by leveraging Roger I's forces and administrative expertise in southern territories. In 1089, Roger obtained formal as duke from , who mediated a partition with his half-brother Bohemond that created the from eastern Apulian ports including , , and Gallipoli, ending immediate fraternal conflict and affirming papal overlordship in exchange for legitimacy. Papal endorsement not only bolstered Roger's claims against dissident vassals but also aligned the duchy with the amid ongoing controversies, providing diplomatic leverage. Roger further consolidated coastal authority that year by reoccupying , expelling the lingering Prince Gisulf II of and reintegrating the republic under direct ducal oversight, which secured vital maritime trade routes and revenues previously contested. Retaining firm grip on as the duchy's western anchor, he issued charters to local lords and urban centers, fostering loyalty through feudal grants while attempting to curb autonomy, though these measures yielded mixed results amid persistent fragmentation. Despite such initiatives, Roger's efforts faced limits from entrenched baronial power, contributing to gradual territorial erosion by 1111.

Administrative and Economic Policies

Roger Borsa's administrative approach perpetuated the feudal framework instituted by , emphasizing land grants to Norman barons and Lombard nobility to maintain amid ongoing rivalries. His governance, however, was hampered by personal frailties, fostering independence and ducal authority erosion over and . Ducal courts convened chiefly in , where Borsa concentrated his efforts to stabilize rule in the principality's core. Local administration involved partnerships; in 1093, Borsa conferred over Melfi's Jewish population to the , exemplifying reliance on church officials for urban oversight. Such delegations underscored limited direct control in municipalities, contrasting with more centralized mechanisms under subsequent rulers. Economically, Borsa prioritized fiscal , earning the epithet "Borsa" (purse) for reputedly cataloging treasury coins exhaustively. He sustained paternal monetary traditions, issuing coins to legitimize succession and imperial pretensions. Acquisition of in 1089 secured a vital Mediterranean trade nexus, bolstering revenues though broader economic vitality waned under feudal pressures.

Relations with the Papacy and Church

Roger Borsa upheld the Norman tradition of holding the Duchy of and as a papal , paying an annual census to the in recognition of papal overlordship, a practice formalized under his father and maintained without recorded default during his reign. This vassalage ensured a baseline of loyalty amid the Papacy's broader struggles with the , distinguishing Roger from his more rebellious half-brother Bohemond, whom excommunicated for challenging Roger's succession. In 1089, at the Council of Melfi, formally confirmed Roger's possession of the , effectively investing him as and resolving immediate threats from Bohemond's claims through papal that aligned with Norman customs favoring the eldest legitimate son. This endorsement solidified Roger's authority and exemplified the pragmatic alliance between the Norman and the reformist papacy, which sought reliable southern Italian allies against imperial encroachment. Roger extended this support by participating in councils and demonstrating personal piety through endowments to monasteries and cathedrals, such as contributions to the rebuilding of , consecrated under Urban II's auspices around 1092. Tensions arose occasionally over church governance, particularly in regions with lingering Greek Orthodox influence. In 1094, following the death of Archbishop Romanos of Rossano—who had submitted to papal authority at in 1089— sought to appoint a Latin successor to advance Latin rite dominance, but resistance from the local Greek population compelled him to install a Greek instead, prioritizing territorial stability over full alignment with Urban II's Latinization efforts. Such episodes highlighted the limits of papal control in Norman domains, yet avoided outright conflict, maintaining consistent fidelity to successive popes including Paschal II, whose pontificate overlapped with Roger's later years. Overall, Borsa's reign marked a period of relative harmony with the Papacy, fostering mutual dependence without the martial exactions characteristic of his father's era.

Conflicts and Challenges

Rivalry with Bohemond of Taranto

Following Robert Guiscard's death on 17 July 1085 during his campaign against the Byzantines in , Roger Borsa, his designated heir and son by of , hastened back to to secure the Duchy of Apulia and Calabria, bolstered by his mother's influence and initial papal endorsement from Urban II. Bohemond, Guiscard's eldest son from his first marriage to Alberada of Buonalbergo, immediately contested the succession, leveraging his military reputation and support among Norman barons who favored over Guiscard's will, which had prioritized Roger as the legitimate successor. This ignited a civil conflict, with Bohemond rapidly seizing strategic ports and inland strongholds, including , , , Oria, and Gallipoli, thereby controlling much of the Terra d'Otranto and disrupting Roger's consolidation. To counter Bohemond's advances, Roger Borsa allied with his uncle, Roger I of Sicily, who dispatched forces to Apulia and Calabria in exchange for territorial concessions, including residual Guiscard-era holdings in those regions still nominally under ducal authority. The warfare unfolded in phases, with Bohemond's forces dominating early skirmishes through 1086, exploiting Roger's inexperience and divided loyalties among the Norman nobility. A temporary truce in late 1086 saw Bohemond retain his gains, but hostilities resumed in autumn 1087, centering on Calabria near Cosenza, where Bohemond aimed to expand into Roger's core territories. Roger's reliance on Sicilian aid proved crucial, as Count Roger I's interventions, including sieges and reinforcements, prevented total collapse, though the duke's authority remained precarious amid ongoing baronial defections. Papal mediation by Urban II culminated in a settlement around 1088, establishing the for Bohemond—encompassing , , and adjacent lands—as compensation for his renunciation of broader claims to the duchy. This partition formalized the division of Guiscard's inheritance but did not fully resolve underlying animosities; Bohemond maintained a foothold in Apulia's southeastern ports, using as a base for operations against and occasional leverage against Roger. The rivalry eroded Roger's governance, fostering territorial fragmentation and encouraging rebellions by opportunistic lords, such as the 1093 uprising led by William Grandmesnil amid rumors of Roger's death. Bohemond's departure for the in 1096 shifted focus eastward, temporarily stabilizing Roger's rule, though the principality's autonomy persisted under Bohemond's heirs until further dynastic maneuvers in the 1120s.

Rebellions and Territorial Losses

Roger Borsa's perceived weakness as a fostered multiple revolts among towns and nobles, exacerbating the duchy's fragmentation. In , a coastal duchy that had submitted to in 1073, a broke out in 1096 against Borsa's overlordship, reflecting unease with his less assertive compared to his father's; the uprising persisted until Borsa reasserted control and recovered the city in 1100. To bolster his position amid internal threats, Borsa ceded the remaining ducal holdings in and —territories inherited from Guiscard but tenuously held—to his uncle, Count , in exchange for military aid; this transfer, occurring around the late 1080s to 1090s, confined effective Apulian authority to the core . These concessions, combined with ongoing noble and urban revolts, contributed to a broader erosion of ducal power, as barons exploited Borsa's conciliatory approach to assert greater autonomy and retain local strongholds. The resulting territorial contraction underscored the challenges of maintaining cohesion in a domain forged through conquest, where loyalty hinged on decisive enforcement rather than .

Family and Succession

Marriage to Eremburga of

Roger Borsa did not marry Eremburga of , contrary to occasional genealogical confusions in secondary sources; she was the second wife of his uncle, Roger I, Count of Sicily, wed in 1077 following the death of Roger I's first wife, Judith d'Évreux, and Eremburga bore him at least three children before her own death around 1087. Primary chronicles, such as those by Goffredo Malaterra, confirm Eremburga's identity as the daughter of William, Count of , and her union with Roger I as a strategic Norman alliance strengthening ties in . Roger Borsa's documented consort was Adela of Flanders, daughter of , and widow of Denmark's King Canute IV, whom he married in 1092 to bolster diplomatic relations amid his contested rule; this union produced successors including Duke William II, though earlier children died young. The misattribution likely stems from the intertwined networks, where multiple Rogers and Norman marital strategies overlapped, but no contemporary evidence links Borsa directly to Eremburga.

Children and Dynastic Continuity

Roger Borsa married in 1092, the daughter of and widow of King ; this union produced several legitimate children, strengthening his position amid ongoing rivalries within the . The couple's first son, Louis, died in infancy shortly before 2 September 1094. A second son, Guiscard, was born around 1095 and died in August 1108, also without issue or notable role in governance. Their third son, , born between 1096 and 1097, emerged as the primary heir. Upon Roger Borsa's death on 22 February 1111, William succeeded as Duke of and , with his mother Adela acting as until her death in April 1115. William married Gaitelgrima of Airola around 1111 (she died in 1117) and later Gaitelgrima of , but produced no surviving heirs, marking the end of Roger Borsa's direct legitimate male line. Roger Borsa also acknowledged an illegitimate son, Guillaume, who held the titles of Count of Gesualdo and and survived until around 1145–1150, but this branch lacked claim to the ducal throne and did not extend the principal dynastic continuity. The brevity of Roger Borsa's line underscored vulnerabilities in Hauteville succession, as William's childless death in 1127 precipitated fragmentation of Apulian territories among barons and rivals, including and , who ultimately consolidated power over by 1130. Despite initial stabilization through William's inheritance, the absence of further descendants from Roger Borsa's progeny contributed to the duchy’s decline into feudal division, reliant on broader family alliances rather than unbroken .

Death and Legacy

Final Years and Demise

In the closing years of his reign, Roger Borsa's authority had contracted significantly, with effective control limited to the former amid broader fragmentation of Norman holdings in . Chroniclers such as the anonymous author of the Annales Romualdi note the duke's diminished territorial grasp, reflecting persistent losses to rival claimants and local unrest following earlier conflicts. Roger Borsa died on 22 February 1111 in , at approximately age 50; no contemporary accounts specify the cause of death. He was initially buried in the church of San Matteo in . His son succeeded him as duke, with William's mother, Adela of , serving as until the young duke reached majority in 1114. This transition marked the continuation of Hauteville rule in , though under ongoing pressures from external powers and internal divisions.

Historical Evaluation

Roger Borsa's reign (1085–1111) is generally assessed by historians as a period of relative stabilization following the aggressive expansions of his father, , though marked by persistent internal divisions and limited territorial gains. Unlike Guiscard's dynamic conquests across and into the , Borsa prioritized administrative consolidation and diplomatic alliances, particularly with the papacy, to legitimize his rule against challengers like his half-brother Bohemond of Taranto. Support from , who confirmed Borsa's ducal title at the Council of Melfi in 1089, enabled him to weather early revolts, such as the 1088 uprising backed by Bohemond, which threatened key Apulian strongholds. This papal backing, rooted in mutual interests against imperial influences, underscores Borsa's adeptness in leveraging ecclesiastical authority, a pragmatic shift from Guiscard's more militaristic approach. However, evaluations highlight Borsa's comparative weaknesses in military leadership and family management, which contributed to the duchy's gradual fragmentation. Chronicler accounts and modern analyses note his reliance on his uncle for , as seen in joint campaigns against Bohemond's forces in the late 1080s, revealing limitations in asserting unchallenged authority over the Hauteville kin network. His mixed Norman-Lombard heritage, via his mother Sichelgaita, facilitated inclusive policies toward local elites, fostering some administrative continuity, but failed to prevent territorial erosions, including losses in northern and to rebellious barons. Historians like Graham A. Loud argue that Borsa's tenure reflected the structural challenges of governing a vast, heterogeneous domain forged through conquest, where kin rivalries and overextension undermined central control, contrasting with the more unified kingdom later achieved under Roger II. In legacy terms, Borsa's rule is viewed as transitional, preserving the Norman presence in without the transformative vision of his forebears or successors, ultimately paving the way for II's centralization after Borsa's death on , 1111. While not wholly ineffective—evidenced by sustained issuances and monastic stabilizing loyalist networks—his era exposed the fragility of dynastic amid competing princely ambitions. This assessment draws from contemporary sources like the chronicles of Montecassino, tempered by recognition of their pro-papal biases, emphasizing causal factors such as geographic sprawl and familial over personal failings alone.

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