Tancred, King of Sicily (born 1138)

Tancred, King of Sicily

King of Sicily from 1189 to 1194

Tancred was King of Sicily from 1189 to 1194. He was born in Lecce, an illegitimate son of Roger III, Duke of Apulia by his mistress Emma, a daughter of Achard II, Count of Lecce. He inherited the title "Count of Lecce" from his grandfather and is consequently often referred to…