Pope Gregory gave him military command of the Campania and sent him to France, but he was recalled on the pope's death in 1085. He allied with Jordan I of Capua in support of Desiderius of Benevento, who was duly elected as Pope Victor III.
Pope Gregory assigned military command of Campania to this individual and sent him to France. However, he was recalled upon the pope's passing in 1085. He joined forces with Jordan I of Capua to support Desiderius of Benevento, who was subsequently elected as Pope Victor III.