Europe & colonial empiresEurope
Kingdom of Naples
The Kingdom of Naples was formed when the War of the Sicilian Vespers split the mainland from the island of Sicily. It was ruled by Angevin, Aragonese, Spanish and Bourbon kings. It merged with Sicily into the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1816.
Key facts
| Dates | 1282 – 1816 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Naples |
| Founder | Charles I of Anjou |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.