Roger II of Sicily

Roger II (1093–February 26, 1154), son and successor of Roger I, began his rule in 1112. It is Roger II's distinction to have united all the Norman conquests into one kingdom and to have granted them a scientific, personal and centralized government.

Family

Roger II's first marriage was to Elvira Alfonso of Castile, a daughter of King Alfonso VI of Castile. When she died in 1135, rumors flew that Roger had died as well, as his grief had made him a recluse. Their sons were:

Related Topics:
Elvira Alfonso of Castile - Alfonso VI of Castile

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• Roger, heir, Duke of Apulia, possibly also Count of Lecce (died 1148)
• Tancred (died 1143), Prince of Bari
• Alphonse (died 1144), Prince of Capua
• William I of Sicily, his successor, Duke of Apulia

Roger II married secondly to Sibyl of Burgundy, daughter of Hugh II, Duke of Burgundy, but she died a year later in 1150. His third marriage was to Beatrix of Rethel, a grandniece of King Baldwin II of Jerusalem. Beatrix bore him a posthumous daughter, Constance of Sicily. In addition, Roger had several bastard children, one of whom was a daughter who married Margaritone the Admiral, Lord of Malta.

Related Topics:
Hugh II, Duke of Burgundy - Baldwin II of Jerusalem - Constance of Sicily

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