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Charles I of Anjou

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Charles I of Anjou

Birth
Foggia, Provincia di Foggia, Puglia, Italy
Death
7 Jan 1285 (aged 58–59)
Naples, Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Campania, Italy
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Milan, Città Metropolitana di Milano, Lombardia, Italy Add to Map
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Charles I, commonly called Charles of Anjou, was a member of the royal Capetian dynasty and the founder of the second House of Anjou. He was Count of Provence (1246–85) and Forcalquier (1246–48, 1256–85) in the Holy Roman Empire, Count of Anjou and Maine (1246–85) in France; he was also King of Sicily (1266–85) and Prince of Achaea (1278–85). In 1272, he was proclaimed King of Albania; and in 1277 he purchased a claim to the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Charles I, commonly called Charles of Anjou, was a member of the royal Capetian dynasty and the founder of the second House of Anjou. He was Count of Provence (1246–85) and Forcalquier (1246–48, 1256–85) in the Holy Roman Empire, Count of Anjou and Maine (1246–85) in France; he was also King of Sicily (1266–85) and Prince of Achaea (1278–85). In 1272, he was proclaimed King of Albania; and in 1277 he purchased a claim to the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

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  • Created by: Orion
  • Added: Nov 6, 2018
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194547819/charles_i-of_anjou: accessed ), memorial page for Charles I of Anjou (1226–7 Jan 1285), Find a Grave Memorial ID 194547819, citing Cathedral of Milan, Milan, Città Metropolitana di Milano, Lombardia, Italy; Maintained by Orion (contributor 49187971).