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Hace 2 días · While Roger I died in 1101, his wife Adelaide ruled until 1112 when their son Roger II of Sicily came of age. Having succeeded his brother Simon as Count of Sicily, Roger II was ultimately able to raise the status of the island to a kingdom in 1130, along with his other holdings, which included the Maltese Islands and the Duchies of ...
Hace 1 día · The Allied invasion of Sicily, also known as the Battle of Sicily and Operation Husky, was a major campaign of World War II in which the Allied forces invaded the island of Sicily in July 1943 and took it from the Axis powers ( Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany ). It began with a large amphibious and airborne operation, followed by a six-week land ...
- 9 July – 17 August 1943, (1 month, 1 week and 1 day)
- Sicily occupied by Allied forces
- Allied victory
Hace 2 días · In the meantime, Roger II of Sicily, an enemy of Conrad's, had invaded Byzantine territory. Manuel I needed all his army to counter this force, and, unlike the armies of the First Crusade, the Germans and French entered Asia with no Byzantine assistance.
Hace 3 días · Built in the 12th century by King Roger II, the chapel reflects the multicultural influences of Norman Sicily, with elements of Byzantine, Islamic, and Romanesque art and architecture. Its stunning Byzantine mosaics , intricate muqarnas ceiling , and richly patterned floors make it a must-visit attraction.
Hace 18 horas · William II, the last Norman king of Sicily, succeeded his father, William I, as the island’s monarch on this day in 1166. The succession was brought about by the death of his father. William II was only 12 years old at the time and was placed under the regency of his mother before ruling in person from his 18th birthday in 1171.
Hace 5 días · The Normandy Invasion was the Allied invasion of western Europe during World War II. It was launched on June 6, 1944 (D-Day), with the simultaneous landing of U.S., British, and Canadian forces on five separate beachheads in Normandy, France. The success of the landings would play a key role in the defeat of the Nazi’s Third Reich.
Hace 5 días · May 05, 2024 9 min read. What to See and Do in Sicily. Sicily is known as one of the tourist jewels of the Mediterranean Sea, its attractions undoubtedly gather the emblematic elements of Italy: culture, tradition, natural landscapes and a fascinating history.
