Aripert II vs King Myeongjong of Goryeo

Aripert II became king of the Lombards after the death of his father Cunincpert. He was the last ruler of the Bavarian dynasty, which had dominated Lombard politics for decades.

Aripert II fought a war against the Duchy of Spoleto, a rebellious Lombard duchy. The conflict weakened the kingdom and led to territorial losses, undermining royal authority.

Aripert II died, possibly by suicide, after a failed military campaign. His death ended the Bavarian dynasty's rule over the Lombards, leading to a period of instability and the rise of new dynasties.

After deposing King Uijong, the military leaders installed King Myeongjong, a younger brother, as the new monarch. Myeongjong had no real power; all decisions were made by the military regime, first under Jeong Jung-bu and later under Gyeong Dae-seung.

During Myeongjong's reign, numerous peasant uprisings broke out across Goryeo due to heavy taxation and oppression. The military regime brutally suppressed these revolts, including the major rebellion led by Mang-i and Mang-so-i in 1176.

King Myeongjong's reign saw the rise of the Choe family military dictatorship under Choe Chung-heon. The king remained a figurehead while Choe controlled the government, army, and royal succession. This period established the Choe regime's dominance.

Choe Chung-heon forced King Myeongjong to abdicate in favor of his younger brother, King Sinjong. Myeongjong was exiled to Ganghwa Island. This demonstrated the complete control of the Choe regime over the monarchy.