In the history of the Norman kingdom of Italy, Guiscard remains essentially the hero and founder, though his career ended in "something of a dead end," while his nephew Roger II was the statesman and organizer.
Dalam sejarah kerajaan Norman Italia, Guiscard tetap pada dasarnya pahlawan dan pendiri, meskipun kariernya berakhir pada "sesuatu yang buntu," sementara keponakannya Ruggeru II adalah negarawan dan organisator.