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Roger II of Sicily

Roger II or Roger the Great was King of Sicily and Africa, son of Roger I of Sicily and successor to his brother Simon. He began his rule as Count of Sicily in 1105, became Duke of Apulia and Calabria in 1127, then King of Sicily in 1130 and King of Africa in 1148.

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politics · King of Sicily from 1130 to 1154 · politician · sovereign · also Roger II of Sicily, Ruggero II, Sicily

Born 22 December 1095 · Died 26 February 1154 · Q193901

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Died 1154-02-26.

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Born 1095-12-22.

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