Charles I prepared for an invasion of Sicily, but died in what year?
1270
1290
1282
1285
Answer
1285 marked the untimely demise of Charles I, King of Sicily and Naples, as he actively prepared for an invasion of Sicily. His unexpected death left the invasion plans unfulfilled and plunged his kingdoms into a period of uncertainty and succession disputes. The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain subjects of historical debate, leaving historians to piece together the events that led to this pivotal moment in medieval European history.
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