The only exception, the Duchy of Benevento, was soon elevated to the rank of principality (though weakened by secessions), retaining its autonomy and indeed playing an important political role until the arrival of the Normans in the 11th century.
Única excepción, o Ducado de Benevento: pronto elevado ao rango de Principado (pero tamén logo debilitado polas secesións), conservou a súa autonomía e, pola contra, desenvolveu un importante papel político ata a chegada dos normandos (século XI).