What was the result of Manuel's attempt to invade the Kingdom of Sicily?
Successful
Unsuccessful
Partially Successful
Never attempted
Answer
Manuel's attempt to invade the Kingdom of Sicily in 1155 and again in 1156 ultimately proved unsuccessful. Both attempts were thwarted by a combination of factors including resistance from the Sicilian Norman forces led by Maio of Bari and the outbreak of an epidemic among the Byzantine troops.
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