Beatrix of Sicily (1260–1307)

Beatrix of Sicily, Marchioness of Saluzzo
Beatrix of Sicily, Castello della Manta
Born 1260
Palermo, Kingdom of Sicily
Died 1307
Marquisate of Saluzzo
Noble family Hohenstaufen
Spouse(s) Manfred IV, Marquess of Saluzzo
Issue
Father Manfred, King of Sicily
Mother Helena Angelina Doukaina

Beatrix of Sicily or Beatrice di Sicilia (Palermo, 1260 – Marquisate of Saluzzo, 1307) was a Sicilian princess, daughter of the King Manfred of Sicily and his wife Helena Angelina Doukaina. In 1296 she became Marchioness consort of Saluzzo.

After the battle of Benevento (26 February 1266) and the death of her father, Beatrix was imprisoned in Naples together with her family by Charles of Anjou. She regained her freedom only in 1284, after the Battle of the Gulf of Naples, thanks to her brother-in-law Peter III of Aragon.

In 1286 Beatrix married Manfred IV, son of Thomas I, Marquess of Saluzzo. In 1296, because of the Thomas I's death, she became Marchioness consort of Saluzzo.

Beatrix died in 1307.

Issue

Manfred and Beatrix had two children:

Readings

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