Conflicts & Resolutions · Revolt

Sicilian Vespers

1282 · 13th century · Also known as War of the Sicilian Vespers

The Sicilian Vespers was the uprising that began in Palermo at Easter 1282 against the rule of Charles I of Anjou in Sicily. The island offered its crown to Peter III of Aragon, starting a long war between Angevins and Aragonese that split the old kingdom into a mainland part ruled from Naples and an island kingdom of Sicily.

Sicilian Vespers
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Mentioned in 2 profiles

Kingdom of SicilyMilitary, SummaryKingdom of NaplesFoundation, Summary

Battles and settlements

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Kingdom of SicilyKingdom of NaplesLordship of Jerba

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