Kingdom of Naples: Map & History
The Kingdom of Naples, officially the Kingdom of Sicily citra Pharum or "on this side of the lighthouse", was a state that ruled the part of the Italian Peninsula south of the Papal States between 1282 and 1816.
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The Kingdom of Naples, officially the Kingdom of Sicily citra Pharum or "on this side of the lighthouse", was a state that ruled the part of the Italian Peninsula south of the Papal States between 1282 and 1816. It was established by the War of the Sicilian Vespers (1282–1302). Until then, the island of Sicily and southern Italy had constituted the "Kingdom of Sicily". When the island of Sicily revolted and was conquered by the Crown of Aragon, it became a separate kingdom also called the Kingdom of Sicily. This left the Neapolitan mainland in the possession of Charles of Anjou who continued to use the name "Kingdom of Sicily". Later, two competing lines of the Angevin family competed for the Kingdom of Naples in the late 14th century, which resulted in the murder of Joanna I at the hands of her successor, Charles III of Naples. Charles' daughter Joanna II adopted King Alfonso V of Aragon as heir, who would then unite Naples into his Aragonese dominions in 1442.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Naples
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Naples covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Naples'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.
Kingdom of Naples in Depth
History
Naples, which was the capital of the Duchy of Naples since the 7th century, surrendered to Roger II of Sicily in 1137, and was annexed to the Kingdom of Sicily. The Normans were the first to bring political unity to southern Italy in the centuries after the failure of the Byzantine effort to reconquer Italy. The Normans established a kingdom that included southern mainland Italy and the island of Sicily, which was primarily ruled from Palermo. The title of King of Sicily was established by the Antipope Anacletus II as early as 1130 and subsequently legitimized, in 1139, by Pope Innocent II.
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Kingdom of Naples: Key Facts
| Capital | Naples |
|---|---|
| Form of government | absolute monarchy |
| Currency | Neapolitan piastra |
| Founded | 30 March 1282 |
| Dissolved | 12 December 1816 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q173065 (CC0).
Kingdom of Naples Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Naples appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Naples Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 68,689 km² in 1499 CE.
Kingdom of Naples: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Naples exist?
The Kingdom of Naples is dated to 1285 CE – 1501 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Naples?
The capital of the Kingdom of Naples was Naples.
How large was the Kingdom of Naples at its peak?
At its peak in 1499 AD the Kingdom of Naples covered about 68,689 km².
How did the map of the Kingdom of Naples change over time?
The Kingdom of Naples appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1300 CE to 1500 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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