was one of the most experienced military commanders of the of Sicily, who made him vice-a…
was one of the most experienced military commanders of the of Sicily, who gave him the rank of vice-admiral. When the Peace of Caltaballota ended the war in 1302, Frederick was unwilling to keep a mercenary army and was eager to rid the island of soldiers (known as “Almogavars”), who had no means of payment. … Read more