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Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Spouse
Sibylla of Acerra
Children
6 children: Constance of Sicily, Dogaressa of Venice, Elvira of Sicily, Roger III of Sicily, Sibylla of Sicily, Valdrada of Sicily, William III of Sicily
Parents
Roger III, Duke of Apulia, Emma de Lecce
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
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Tancred, King of Sicily: King of Sicily.
Born in Lecce (died at age 56).
Biography
Tancred was King of Sicily from 1189 to 1194. He was born in Lecce, an illegitimate son of Roger III, Duke of Apulia by his mistress Emma, a daughter of Achard II, Count of Lecce. He inherited the title "Count of Lecce" from his grandfather and is consequently often referred to as Tancred of Lecce. Due to his short stature and unhandsome visage, he was mocked by his critics as "The Monkey King".
Connections (10)
Sibling of
William I of Sicily
Spouse of
Sibylla of Acerra
Child of
Roger III, Duke of Apulia
Child of
Emma de Lecce
Parent of
Sibylla of Sicily
Parent of
Elvira of Sicily
Parent of
Constance of Sicily, Dogaressa of Venice
Parent of
Valdrada of Sicily
Parent of
Roger III of Sicily
Parent of
William III of Sicily
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Tancred, King of Sicily was born on and passed away on at the age of 56.
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Tancred, King of Sicily was born in Lecce.
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