In 828, Baldric was removed from Friuli for his failure to have mounted an effective defense against the Bulgars during their invasion of 827, and the dukedom was divided into four counties.
En 828, Baldrico foi deposto como duque de Friúl pola sa incapacidade de establecer unha defensa efectiva contra os búlgaros durante a súa invasión de 827, e o ducado dividiuse en catro condados.