Search results
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.
Manfred (born c. 1232—died Feb. 26, 1266, near Benevento, Kingdom of Naples) 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 Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 26, 2022 · Manfred of Sicily was the King of Sicily from 1258 to 1266. He was an illegitimate son of the emperor Frederick II, but his mother, Bianca Lancia (or Lanzia), is reported by Matthew of Paris to have been married to the emperor while on her deathbed.
- Venosa, Basilicata
- Basilicata
King Manfred (von Hohenstaufen), a son of Frederick II, ruled Sicily for just eight years until 1266, when his army was defeated by Angevin forces at the Battle of Benevento. Manfred was born outside marriage around 1232 to Emperor Frederick II (who was king of Sicily) and Bianca Lancia (Lanza), and later legitimised.
Manfred mănˈfrəd, Ger. mänˈfrāt [key], c.1232–1266, king of Sicily (1258–66), the last Hohenstaufen on that throne. An illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, Manfred was regent in Sicily for his brother Conrad IV.
Following the death of his father, and later his half-brother (Conrad IV), Manfred assumed power and had himself crowned King of Sicily in 1258. His political successes were perhaps not unrelated to the "horrible sins" to which he now alludes.
People also ask
How long did King Manfred rule Sicily?
Who was the last king of Sicily in the Hohenstaufen dynasty?
Why was Manfred crowned king of Sicily?
How did Manfred conquer Sicily?
Feb 7, 2023 · "An important chapter in the rediscovery of Aristotle in the Middle Ages is the oeuvre of Bartholomew of Messina (Bartholomaeus de Messana), a translator at the court of Manfred, King of Sicily (1258-1266).
