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William of Sicily Biography and Timeline

Follow William of Sicily through 5 dated historical records for Italy.

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William of Sicily, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1154–1156Years on this page

1154

Succession

King · Sicily · House / House of Naples & Sicily

Succeeds as King of Italy

Role range: 1154-1156

1156

28 May 1156

Battle of Brindisi

King · Brindisis · House / House of Naples & Sicily

William destroys the Byzantine fleet

Role range: 1154-1156

18 June 1156

Peace

King · Benevento · House / House of Naples & Sicily

Pope Adrian IV & William of Sicily come to terms

Role range: 1154-1156

1156

Capture of Bari

King · Bari · House / House of Naples & Sicily

Captures Bari from the Greek barons

Role range: 1154-1156

1156

Rule of Bari

King · Bari · House / House of Naples & Sicily

Captures Bari from the Greek barons

Role range: 1154-1156

Records, sources and methodology

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