Did Manuel I Komnenos successfully invade the Norman Kingdom of Sicily?
Yes
No
Partially successful
The invasion didn't happen
Answer
The answer is no. In 1147, Manuel I Komnenos, the Byzantine Emperor, launched a campaign to invade the Norman Kingdom of Sicily. The Byzantines initially achieved some successes, capturing the island of Corfu and besieging the port of Ancona in Italy. However, the Normans, led by King Roger II, counterattacked and inflicted a crushing defeat on the Byzantine fleet.
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