Scauniperga

Scauniperga (fl.

She was the mother of Liutprand of Benevento, and reigned by his side from 751 to 756.

[1][2] Scauniperga was married to Gisulf II, and became the head of the regency and regent of Benevento when her underage son succeeded to the Duchy in 751.

[3][4] During the regency, she had herself listed first in official documents and referred to as dux (Duke), the same title as that of her son.

[5] She supported King Aistulf by recognizing his authority and thus confirmed the duchy as a royal vassal state to the kingdom.