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Authari

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Authari , d. 590, Lombard king (584–90). Elected by the Lombard dukes to end the anarchy that prevailed in Italy after the murder (572?) of Alboin (see Lombards ), Authari consolidated Lombard power in N Italy and repelled several Frankish invasions instigated by the popes.

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