SERGIUS (-[865]). The Gesta Episcoporum Neapolitanorum records that "Sergium filium Marini et Eupraxiæ" defended Naples against the invasion of Sicard Prince of Benevento, dated to 835[1847]. Count of the castle of Cuma. He was chosen by the Neapolitans as their leader and established himself in 840 as SERGIUS I Duke of Naples. The Chronicon Ducum…Neapolis records that "Sergius" succeeded "19 anno tertia ind" and ruled 25 years and 3 months[1848]. An Arab fleet occupied the island of Ponza in [842], but was driven off by Duke Sergius in alliance with Gaeta, Amalfi and Sorrento[1849]. m DROSU, daughter of ---. The Vita Athanasii Episcopi Neapolitani names "Drosu, principali propagine satam" as wife of Duke Sergius[1850]. The Gesta Episcoporum Neapolitanorum records that "Sergius dux Neapolitano…et uxoris eius Drusu" donated "velamen cum auro et gemmis atque listis ornatum" to the see of Naples[1851]. Duke Sergius & his wife had [six] children