He was appointed governor of Istria, Fruli and neighbouring areas by king Charlemagne, but this did not satisfy him as he wanted to extend his dominion by conquering Dalmatian Croatia.
He was appointed governor of Istria by king Charlemagne. He was appointed governor of Fruli by king Charlemagne. He was appointed governor of neighbouring areas by king Charlemagne. This did not satisfy him. He wanted to extend his dominion by conquering Dalmatian Croatia.