Cosenza

Cosenza is a town and comune in the Calabria region of southern Italy, 39°18N 16°14E, on the Crati River at 238 m (781 ft) above sea-level. Its population according to the 2001 census was 71,792. It is the capital of Cosenza province.

Related Topics:
Comune - Calabria - Italy - Crati River - Cosenza province

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It is notable as the place where Alaric I died; ancient authors state that he is buried nearby in the bed of the Busento River.

Related Topics:
Alaric I - Busento River

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It is also known as the place where Isabella of Aragon died after falling from her horse on the way home from the Eighth Crusade.

Related Topics:
Isabella of Aragon - Falling from her horse - Eighth Crusade

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