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Charles I of Anjou
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Charles I, commonly called Charles of Anjou or Charles d'Anjou, was King of Sicily from 1266 to 1285. He was a member of the Capetian dynasty and the founder of the House of Anjou-Sicily. Between 1246
Head from portrait statue [fr; it; nl] c. 1277
Head from portrait statue [fr; it; nl] c. 1277
The crusaders' defeat in the Battle of Al Mansurah, forcing them to abandon the invasion of Egypt. During the withdrawal, the Egyptians captured Charl
The crusaders' defeat in the Battle of Al Mansurah, forcing them to abandon the invasion of Egypt. During the withdrawal, the Egyptians captured Charles and his two brothers, Louis IX of France and Alphonse of Poitiers.
Salt crystals in a puddle in Camargue. Salt pans at the delta of the Rhone significantly increased Charles's revenues in Provence.
Salt crystals in a puddle in Camargue. Salt pans at the delta of the Rhone significantly increased Charles's revenues in Provence.
Charles is crowned King of Sicily in Rome (1266), illustration from the next century
Charles is crowned King of Sicily in Rome (1266), illustration from the next century
Sicilian Vespers
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The Sicilian Vespers was a successful rebellion on the island of Sicily that broke out at Easter 1282 against the rule of the French-born king Charles I of Anjou. Since taking control of the Kingdom o
The church of the Holy Spirit in Palermo.
The church of the Holy Spirit in Palermo.
Arrival of Peter the Great (III of Aragon, II of Aragon and Catalonia) in Sicily (1282). We can see him accompanied by his wife and her royal maids, t
Arrival of Peter the Great (III of Aragon, II of Aragon and Catalonia) in Sicily (1282). We can see him accompanied by his wife and her royal maids, to claim her legal rights to the throne. "Arrivo Aragonesi" (Biblioteca Vaticana)
1821-1823 by Francesco Hayez
1821-1823 by Francesco Hayez
1859-1860 by Domenico Morelli
1859-1860 by Domenico Morelli