According to Lupus Protospatharius, he arrived at Bari as the new Catepan of Italy in July 1029, and immediately fought in its vicinity against the Muslim commander Rayca, who had previously forced the capitulation of the fortress of Obbianum (probably modern Uggiano).
According to Lupus Protospatharius, he arrived at Bari as the new Catepan of Italy in July 1029 and immediately fought against the Muslim commander Rayca, who had previously forced the surrender of the fortress of Obbianum.