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Frederick III of Sicily was born on December 13, 1272, in Barcelona. He was the third son of Peter III of Aragon and Constance of Aragon, Queen of Sicily. Frederick held various occupations such as a troubadour, poet, composer, politician, and king. He held Spanish and Italian nationality and had citizenship in both countries.
He served in the War of the Sicilian Vespers and subsequently became the king of Sicily from 1295 until his death on June 25, 1337, in Paternò. Frederick was also known for being the regent of the Kingdom of Sicily.
Frederick was the father of several children, including Manfred, Duke of Athens; Peter II of Sicily; Constance of Sicily (regent); Elisabeth of Sicily, Duchess of Bavaria; John, Duke of Randazzo; Margaret of Sicily; William II, Duke of Athens; Orlando d'Aragona; Alfonso Fadrique; and Constance of Sicily, Queen of Cyprus.
