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Manfred (Sicilian: Manfredi di Sicilia; 1232 – 26 February 1266) was the last King of Sicily from the Hohenstaufen dynasty, reigning from 1258 until his death. The natural son of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II , [1] Manfred became regent over the kingdom of Sicily on behalf of his nephew Conradin in 1254.
Manfred was the effective king of Sicily from 1258, during a period of civil wars and succession disputes between imperial claimants and the House of Anjou. The son of the Holy Roman emperor Frederick II, Manfred became vicar of Italy and Sicily for his half brother Conrad IV but soon began seeking.
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Manfred was born outside marriage around 1232 to Emperor Frederick II (who was king of Sicily) and Bianca Lancia (Lanza), and later legitimised. Such matters were simpler in the Middle Ages than in subsequent periods, and Frederick left Manfred Prince of Taranto and vicar for Italy of his half brother (Frederick's legitimate son), Conrad IV.
Manfred (Sicilian: Manfredi di Sicilia; 123226 February 1266) was the last King of Sicily from the Hohenstaufen dynasty, reigning from 1258 until his death. The natural son of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II , Manfred became regent over the kingdom of Sicily on behalf of his nephew Conradin in 1254.
Taking advantage in 1258 of a rumour that Conradin was dead, Manfred was crowned king of Sicily at Palermo on the 10th of August in that year. The falsehood of this report was soon manifest; but the new king, supported by the popular voice, declined to abdicate, and pointed out to Conradin’s envoys the necessity for a strong native ruler.
Aug 24, 2016 · Manfred (măn´frəd, Ger. män´frāt), c.1232–1266, king of Sicily (1258–66), the last Hohenstaufen [1] on that throne. An illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, Manfred was regent in Sicily for his brother Conrad IV [2].
