Louis the Child
King of Sicily
Born
1338
687 years ago
Died
October 16th, 1355
669 years ago — 17 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sicily
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Ruled as king of Sicily from 1346 until death in 1355. His reign was marked by various conflicts within the kingdom and with external powers. Louis was involved in the complexities of the political landscape of Italy during the 14th century. He worked to stabilize his kingdom and defend against rival claims. His efforts focused on maintaining the territorial integrity of Sicily.
Ruled as king of Sicily from 1346 to 1355
Engaged in conflicts with Aragonese forces
Managed internal divisions among Sicilian nobles
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