 A revolt broke out at Capua, which under Pandulf had recognised imperial authority, and Prince Landenulf II was assassinated.Hugh, whose job it was as ruler of Spoleto to maintain the link between the south Italian principalities and the empire, intervened to place Pandulf's youngest son, Laidulf on the Capuan throne and quell the revolt.Upon Hugh's death at Pistoia in 1001, his state collapsed.