Lenore of Sicily (1289–1341)

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Lenore of Sicily (1289–1341)

Queen of Sicily. Name variations: Eleanor of Naples. Born in August 1289; died on August 9, 1341; daughter of Marie of Hungary (d. 1323) and Charles II,duke of Anjou (r. 1285–1290), king of Naples (r. 1285–1309); married Frederick II (1271–1336), king of Sicily (r. 1296–1336), in May 1302; children: Elizabeth of Sicily (d. 1349); Peter II, king of Sicily (r. 1337–1342).

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