Simon, Prince of Taranto


Simon
Prince of Taranto
Reign1148–1154
PredecessorRoger III, Duke of Apulia
SuccessorWilliam I
Born12th century
Kingdom of Sicily
Diedafter 1161
unknown
HouseHauteville family
FatherRoger II of Sicily
MotherUnknown

Simon, illegitimate son of Roger II of Sicily, was declared Prince of Taranto by his father in 1148 following the death of Roger III, Duke of Apulia, Roger II's eldest legitimate son.

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