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Born December 22, 1095
Died February 26, 1154 (aged 58) • Palermo • Italy
Title / Office king (1130-1154), Sicily
House / Dynasty House of Hauteville
Notable Family Members father Roger I • daughter Constance

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Roger II, mosaic depicting his coronation by Christ, 12th century; in the church of La Martorana, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
coronation mantel of King Roger II of Sicily
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