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Robert II of Taranto (1319 or early winter 1326 – 10 September 1364), of the Angevin family, Prince of Taranto (1331–1346), King of Albania (1331–1332), Prince of Achaea (1332–1346), and titular Latin Emperor (1343 or 1346 – 1364). He was the oldest surviving son of Prince Philip I of Taranto (1278–1331) and Empress Catherine II of ...
The Principality of Taranto was a state in southern Italy created in 1088 for Bohemond I, eldest son of Robert Guiscard, as part of the peace between him and his younger brother Roger Borsa after a dispute over the succession to the Duchy of Apulia . Taranto became the capital of the principality, which covered almost all of the heel of Apulia.
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Robert, Prince of Taranto. Robert II of Taranto (1319 or early winter 1326 – 10 September 1364), of the Angevin family, Prince of Taranto (1331–1346), King of Albania (1331–1332), Prince of Achaea (1332–1346), and titular Latin Emperor (1343 or 1346 – 1364). He was the oldest surviving son of Prince Philip I of Taranto (1278–1331 ...
Sep 10, 2019 · From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Robert II of Taranto (1319 or early winter 1326 – 10 September 1364 ), of the Angevin family, Prince of Taranto (1331 – 1346), King of Albania (1331–1364), Prince of Achaea (1332–1346), and titular Latin Emperor (1343 or 1346 – 1364). Seal of Robert of Taranto. Coat of arms of Robert of Taranto.
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Bohemond, son of Duke Robert Guiscard, prince of Taranto (1089-1011), prince of Antioch (1098-1011) was one of the most important leaders of the First Crusade. His early rule was dominated by campaigns against the Byzantine Empire for territory.
Nov 26, 2014 · The First Crusade consisted of four main armies, two of which were made up of Norman knights and led by Norman noblemen: Robert, Duke of Normandy, and Bohemond, Prince of Taranto (of the Norman Kingdon of Sicily). Aided by his nephew Tancred, Bohemond played the leading role in the success of the First Crusade.
Biography Robert II of Taranto (1299/1319 – 10 September 1364), of the Angevin family, Prince of Taranto (1332–1346), King of Albania (1332-1364), Prince of Achaea (1333-1346), Titular Emperor of Constantinople (as Robert II, 1343/1346-1364). He was the oldest surviving son of Prince Philip I of Taranto and Empress Catherine II of Valois.
