Simon, Count of Sicily

Simon of Hauteville, called Simon de Hauteville in French and Simone D'altavilla in Italian, was the eldest son and successor of Roger the Great Count, count of Sicily, and Adelaide del Vasto, under whose regency he reigned.

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He was young when he ascended to the countship in 1101 and he died only four years later in 1105. His death allowed his brother, the great Roger II of Sicily, who would be king of Sicily, to succeed him.

Related Topics:
1101 - 1105 - Roger II of Sicily

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