House of Anjou-Sicily: Map & History
The Capetian House of Anjou, or House of Anjou-Sicily, was a royal house and cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty.
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The Capetian House of Anjou, or House of Anjou-Sicily, was a royal house and cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. It is one of three separate royal houses referred to as Angevin, meaning "from Anjou" in France. Founded by Charles I of Anjou, the youngest son of Louis VIII of France, the Capetian king first ruled the Kingdom of Sicily during the 13th century. The War of the Sicilian Vespers later forced him out of the island of Sicily, leaving him with the southern half of the Italian Peninsula, known as the Kingdom of Naples. The house and its various branches would go on to influence much of the history of Southern and Central Europe during the Middle Ages until it became extinct in 1435.
Modern Countries Once Part of House of Anjou-Sicily
At its mapped extent, House of Anjou-Sicily covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside House of Anjou-Sicily's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
House of Anjou-Sicily: Key Facts
| Founded | 1266 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1435 |
Facts from Wikidata Q939200 (CC0).
House of Anjou-Sicily Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which House of Anjou-Sicily appears, with the other states of the time.
House of Anjou-Sicily Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 31,264 km² in 1282 CE.
House of Anjou-Sicily: Frequently Asked Questions
When did House of Anjou-Sicily exist?
House of Anjou-Sicily is dated to 1272 CE – 1384 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
How large was House of Anjou-Sicily at its peak?
At its peak in 1282 AD House of Anjou-Sicily covered about 31,264 km².
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