Person

Enzo of Sardinia

c. 1218–1272 · 13th century · Also known as King Enzo, Heinz

Enzo was an illegitimate son of Emperor Frederick II who became King of Sardinia by title after marrying Adelasia of Torres in 1238. He served his father as imperial vicar in Italy, but was captured by Bologna at the Battle of Fossalta in 1249. He spent the rest of his life as a prisoner in the city, dying there in 1272.

Enzo of Sardinia
Image: Liederhandschrift Canzioniere Palatino, entstanden Ende des 13. Jahrhunderts in Pistoia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Judicate of LogudoroRepublic of Bologna

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