Frederick III the Simple

King of Sicily
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Frederick III the Simple

Summary

Frederick III the Simple is a human[1]. His place of birth was Catania[2]. He was born on December 4, 1342[3]. He passed away in Messina[4]. He died on July 27, 1377[5]. He worked as a royalty[6], politician[7], monarch[8], and ruler[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Frederick III the Simple's place of birth was Catania[2].
  • Frederick III the Simple died in Messina[4].
  • Frederick III the Simple was born on December 4, 1342[3].
  • Frederick III the Simple was born on September 1, 1341[11].
  • Frederick III the Simple was born on September 1, 1341[12].
  • Frederick III the Simple died on July 27, 1377[5].
  • Frederick III the Simple died on January 1, 1377[13].
  • Frederick III the Simple died on January 1, 1377[14].
  • Frederick III the Simple died on January 27, 1377[15].
  • Burial took place at Catania Cathedral[16].
  • Frederick III the Simple's father was Peter II of Sicily[17].
  • Frederick III the Simple's mother was Elizabeth of Carinthia, Queen of Sicily[18].
  • Among Frederick III the Simple's spouses was Constance of Aragon, Queen of Sicily[19].
  • Frederick III the Simple was married to Antonia of Balzo[20].
  • A child of Frederick III the Simple was Maria, Queen of Sicily[21].
  • A child of Frederick III the Simple was William of Aragon, Count of Malta[22].
  • A child of Frederick III the Simple was Eleonora d'Aragona[23].
  • Frederick III the Simple held citizenship in Kingdom of Sicily[24].
  • Frederick III the Simple worked as a royalty[6].
  • Frederick III the Simple's professions included politician[7].
  • Frederick III the Simple worked as a monarch[8].
  • Frederick III the Simple's professions included ruler[9].
  • Frederick III the Simple held the position of King of Sicily[25].
  • Frederick III the Simple held the position of Duke of Neopatras[26].
  • Frederick III the Simple held the position of duke of Athens[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick III the Simple was born in Catania[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 4, 1342[3] and September 1, 1341[11]. His father was Peter II of Sicily[17]. His mother was Elizabeth of Carinthia, Queen of Sicily[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include royalty[6], politician[7], monarch[8], and ruler[9]. Positions held include King of Sicily[25], a noble title[28], in Kingdom of Sicily[29]; Duke of Neopatras[26], a nobility of Spain[30]; and duke of Athens[27], a noble title[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Constance of Aragon, Queen of Sicily[19], 1340–1363[32] and Antonia of Balzo[20], 1355–1375[33]. Children include Maria, Queen of Sicily[21], a politician[34], 1363–1401[35], of Kingdom of Sicily[36]; William of Aragon, Count of Malta[22], a politician[37], 1365–1450[38]; and Eleonora d'Aragona[23]. Frederick III the Simple's religion is recorded as Catholicism[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 27, 1377[5], January 1, 1377[13], and January 27, 1377[15]. Frederick III the Simple passed away in Messina[4]. He is buried at Catania Cathedral[16].

Why It Matters

Frederick III the Simple ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Frederick III the Simple born?

Frederick III the Simple was born in Catania[2].

Where did Frederick III the Simple die?

Frederick III the Simple died in Messina[4].

Who were Frederick III the Simple's parents?

Frederick III the Simple's father was Peter II of Sicily[17]. Frederick III the Simple's mother was Elizabeth of Carinthia, Queen of Sicily[18].

Who was Frederick III the Simple married to?

Frederick III the Simple's spouses include Constance of Aragon, Queen of Sicily[19] and Antonia of Balzo[20].

What did Frederick III the Simple do for work?

Frederick III the Simple worked as royalty[6], politician[7], monarch[8], and ruler[9].

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  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [27] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [39] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . Autoritats UB. wikidata.org.
  26. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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