Charles of Anjou

MedievalEmperorFrance1227 — 1285

King of Sicily and Naples, founder of the Angevin dynasty in Italy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1227

Died

1285

Country

France

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)82

Political (20%)49

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score59.5

Charles of Anjou — Complete Timeline

1266 AD

Battle of BeneventoWar◆ Major

Charles of Anjou defeated Manfred of Hohenstaufen at Benevento. Manfred was killed in the battle, allowing Charles to take control of the Kingdom of Sicily. This victory established the Angevin dynasty in southern Italy.

Angevin ConquestHohenstaufenItaly

Impact: regional

1268 AD

Battle of TagliacozzoWar◆ Major

Charles of Anjou defeated Conradin, the last Hohenstaufen claimant, at Tagliacozzo. Conradin was captured and later executed in Naples. This victory secured Charles's control over Sicily and ended Hohenstaufen claims.

HohenstaufenExecutionItaly

Impact: regionaldestructive

1282 AD

Sicilian VespersWar

A rebellion broke out in Palermo against Angevin rule, leading to the massacre of French officials and soldiers. The revolt spread across Sicily, resulting in the loss of the island to Peter III of Aragon. This event ended Charles's control of Sicily.

RevoltAragonSicily

Impact: regionaldestructive

1284 AD

Crusade against AragonWar

Pope Martin IV declared a crusade against Peter III of Aragon, and Charles of Anjou led the campaign. The French invasion of Aragon failed, and Charles's fleet was defeated. This crusade drained Angevin resources and weakened his position.

CrusadeAragonFailure

Impact: regionaldestructive