When he first arrived in Aversa , according to Amatus of Montecassino Richard was well received by the people who followed him as if he were a count .
Richard arrived in Southern Italy shortly after Rainulf 's death in 1045 , accompanied by forty Norman knights .
When Richard first arrived in Aversa , according to Amatus of Montecassino Richard was well received by the people who followed Richard as if Richard were a count .
Richard arrived in Southern Italy shortly after Rainulf 's death in 1045 , accompanied by forty Norman knights .