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.
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
1859-1860 by Domenico Morelli
Pope Martin IV
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Pope Martin IV, was the head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 22 February 1281 until his death on 22 March 1285. He was the last French pope to hold his court in Rome before
14th century Illumination of Pope Martin IV
The Cathedral and Episcopal Palace, Viterbo
Papal bulla of Martin IV
The cathedral and town of Orvieto