Sicily

This actually refers to the kingdom of Naples; the island of Sicily was separated from the mainland kingdom after the Sicilian Vespers rebellion of 1282, when Charles I of Sicily was defeated by Peter III of Aragon. Even though the kingdom of Sicily was divided, Charles I and his successors continued to be named 'kings of Sicily’ although their kingdom became known as thekingdom of Naples.

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