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Roger II of Sicily — Age & Birthday

Born: 22 December 1095 · Died: 26 February 1154 · Age at death: 58

How old was Roger II of Sicily when he died?

Roger II of Sicily died aged 58. He was born on 22 December 1095 and died on 26 February 1154.

First King of Sicily who established a powerful multicultural kingdom

Did you know?His royal court was a major centre for learning where he commissioned a world map that remained influential for centuries.

Roger II or Roger the Great (Italian: Ruggero II, Sicilian: Ruggeru II, Greek: Ρογέριος; 22 December 1095 - 26 February 1154) was King of Sicily and Africa, son of Roger I of Sicily and successor to his brother Simon.

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Age at death: 58
Years since death: 872

Born: December 22, 1095 · Mileto, Italy
Died: February 26, 1154
Nationality: Kingdom of Sicily
Known for: Royalty, Politics

Family

Father: Roger I of Sicily
Mother: Adelaide del Vasto
Spouses: Beatrice of Rethel, Elvira of Leon, Sibylla of Burgundy
Children: Adelicia of Sicilia, Alfonso of Hauteville, Costanza I of Sicily, Roger III, Duke of Apulia, Simon, Prince of Taranto, Tancred, Prince of Bari, William I of Sicily

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