Sicilian Vespers

The Sicilian Vespers was an uprising against Angevin rule that began in Palermo on Easter Monday, 1282, and spread across Sicily.

Charles I of Anjou: The French-born ruler of Sicily and southern Italy from 1266 until his overthrow on the island in 1282. His administration and military presence became targets of the uprising.
Revolt of the Sicilian Vespers: The rebellion in Sicily that began in 1282 and expelled Angevin authority from most of the island. The uprising’s spread and political consequences define the revolt itself.
War of the Sicilian Vespers: The conflict from 1282 to 1302 over control of Sicily between the Aragonese and Angevin houses and their allies. The uprising opened a war that outlasted its initial victory.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Palermo: A medieval church outside Palermo’s historic center, traditionally associated with the outbreak of the Sicilian Vespers. The event’s name is linked to the vesper service traditionally held at this church.
Kingdom of Sicily: A medieval kingdom encompassing Sicily and, at times, territories in southern Italy. The revolt challenged Angevin control of this kingdom.
Massacre of the Latins in Constantinople: The 1182 killing of Latin residents in Constantinople amid political conflict with the Byzantine Empire. Despite a shared label, this was a separate event with different causes and actors.
Kingdom of Sicily under the House of Aragon: The island kingdom ruled by the Aragonese dynasty after its intervention in Sicily in 1282. Aragonese rule replaced Angevin authority on the island.
Sicilian Vespers massacre: The killings of French and other Angevin supporters during the Sicilian uprising of 1282. The revolt’s name became associated with the mass violence that followed its outbreak.
Palermo: A city on Sicily’s northern coast and the island’s historic capital. The uprising began there during Easter Monday observances.
Sicilian Parliament: A representative assembly in the Kingdom of Sicily, historically involving nobles, clergy, and towns. Sicilian political institutions helped articulate demands after Angevin rule collapsed.

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