Ruggero II of Sicily

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf King
gptkbp:born 1095
gptkbp:died 1154
gptkbp:dynasty Hauteville
gptkbp:father gptkb:Roger_I_of_Sicily
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ruggero II of Sicily
gptkbp:knownFor establishing_the_Kingdom_of_Sicily
gptkbp:language gptkb:Sicilian_Arabic
gptkb:Latin
Norman
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Adelaide_of_Savoy
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Conquest_of_Sicily
Cultural patronage
Legal reforms
Cultural diplomacy
Support for the arts
Conflict with the Papacy
Promotion of religious tolerance
Support of the arts and sciences
Diplomatic marriages
Promotion of trade
Promotion of agriculture
Support for the Crusades
Establishment of a legal code
Strengthening of the feudal system
Integration of diverse cultures
Military alliances with other kingdoms
Support for maritime exploration
Establishment of a centralized administration
Expansion of the kingdom
Construction of palaces
Crown of Sicily
Establishment of a royal treasury
Construction of the Palatine Chapel
Legacy of the Norman kings
Influence_on_European_politics
Military_campaigns_in_North_Africa
Diplomatic_relations_with_the_Byzantine_Empire
Establishment_of_the_Royal_Court
Establishment_of_the_University_of_Palermo
Cultural_flourishing_in_Sicily
Promotion_of_the_Sicilian_language
Impact_on_Mediterranean_trade
Cultural_exchange_with_Muslim_scholars
Cultural_synthesis_in_Sicily
gptkbp:reign 1130
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Roman_Catholicism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Elvira_of_Castile
gptkb:Beatrice_of_Rethel
gptkbp:successor gptkb:William_I_of_Sicily
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Sicily
gptkb:Count_of_Sicily
Duke of Apulia