Roger II of Sicily
King of Sicily from 1130 to 1154
1095 — 1154
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Sicily from 1130 to 1154
Born
December 28, 1095
Died
1154 (age ~59)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, sovereign
County of SicilyBorn in MiletoDied in Palermo
1095
Born in Mileto (1095-12-28)
1154
Died in Palermo
About
Roger II or Roger the Great was King of Sicily and Africa, son of Roger I of Sicily and successor to his brother Simon. He began his rule as Count of Sicily in 1105, became Duke of Apulia and Calabria in 1127, then King of Sicily in 1130 and King of Africa in 1148.
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Who is Roger II of Sicily?+
Roger II or Roger the Great was King of Sicily and Africa, son of Roger I of Sicily and successor to his brother Simon. He began his rule as Count of Sicily in 1105, became Duke of Apulia and Calabria in 1127, then King of Sicily in 1130 and King of Africa in 1148.
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger II of Sicily born?+
Roger II of Sicily was born on December 28, 1095.
When did Roger II of Sicily die?+
Roger II of Sicily died in 1154, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — December 28, 1095
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
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