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Manfred, King of Sicily

1232–1266 · 13th century · Also known as Manfred of Sicily

Manfred was a son of Emperor Frederick II and king of Sicily from 1258 to 1266. Opposed by the papacy, he allied with Epirus and Achaea against Nicaea, sending knights to the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259. He was killed at the Battle of Benevento in 1266 by Charles of Anjou, who took his kingdom.

Manfred, King of Sicily
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