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The Kingdom of Sicily ( Latin: Regnum Siciliae; Italian: Regno di Sicilia; Sicilian: Regnu di Sicilia) was a state that existed in Sicily and the south of the Italian Peninsula plus, for a time, in Northern Africa from its founding by Roger II of Sicily in 1130 until 1816.
- Norman Conquest
- Angevin Rule
- Crown of Aragon
- Kingdom of The Two Sicilies
The Kingdom of Sicily succeeded the County of Sicilywhich was created in 1071 during the Norman conquest of the peninsula.
In 1282, there was a revolt against the Angevin rule, it threw off Charles of Anjou's rule of Sicily. The Angevins are able to maintain control in the main part of the kingdom which became commonly known as the Kingdom of Naples, named after its capital, Naples.
From 1282 to 1409, Sicily was ruled by the Crown of Aragon. After 1302, the island kingdom was sometimes called the Kingdom of Trinacria, In 1816, the Kingdom of Sicily merged with the Kingdom of Naples to form the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
In 1861, the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was invaded and conquered by an Expedition Corp (Expedition of the Thousand) led by Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Italian unification. After a referendum, Two Sicilies was annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia. Later, with several other northern city-states and duchies, formed the new Kingdom of Italy.
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The Kingdom of Sicily was a kingdom that existed in southern Italian Peninsula, what is now Sicily, Calabria, Basilicata, Apulia, Campania, and Molise.
Explore the stunning architecture and history of Palermo by visiting iconic landmarks such as the Palermo Cathedral, Norman Palace, and the catacombs of the Capuchin Monastery. Delve into the vibrant street markets, such as Ballarò and Vucciria, to experience the city’s bustling atmosphere and savor authentic Sicilian street food.
Peter III of Aragon was made king of Sicily while the former Norman domains on the mainland remained under Amgevin rule as the Kingdom of Naples. However, in the 15th century both kingdoms became Spanish possessions; they were then reunited under the title Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Oct 24, 2015 · Media in category "Maps of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies" The following 40 files are in this category, out of 40 total. Location of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies-it.svg 3,500 × 4,200; 1.07 MB
Location of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies within Europe in 1839. A map showing the whole of Italy with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in red at the bottom. The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies ( Italian: Regno delle Due Sicilie) was a kingdom in southern Italy from 1816 until 1861.
