Peter II of Sicily

Peter II (July 1305-15 August, 1342, Calascibetta) was crowned king of Sicily (then called Trinacria) in 1321 and gained full sovereignty when his father died in 1337.

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July - 1305 - 15 August - 1342 - Calascibetta - King of Sicily - Trinacria - 1321 - 1337

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His father was Frederick III of Sicily and his mother was Eleanor d'Anjou, the daughter of Charles II of Naples.

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Frederick III of Sicily - Eleanor d'Anjou - Charles II of Naples

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He married Elisabeth of Corinthia, with whom he had three children: Louis his successor, Frederick who succeeded Louis, and Euphemia.

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Elisabeth of Corinthia - Louis - Frederick - Euphemia

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His reign was marked by strife between the throne and the nobility, especially the old families of Ventimiglia, Palizzi, Chiaramonte, and Antiochia.

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He died without warning in 1342 at Calascibetta and was buried in the cathedral of Palermo. He was succeeded by Louis, his eldest son, who was only five year old.

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