Scauniperga

Scauniperga (fl. 756), was a duchess of Benevento. 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.