Ranulf's creation as such in 1137 by the emperor and Pope Innocent II was in direct opposition to not only King Roger, but the young Duke Roger as well. Ranulf had raised an army of 800 knights of his own to augment his German forces and had infantry in proportion.
Ranulf's creation in 1137 by Emperor and Pope Innocent II was directly contrary to both King Roger and the young Duke Roger. Ranulf assembled an army of 800 knights under his command to bolster his German forces, along with infantry proportionally equal.