# Sicilian Vespers disrupt French Angevin power (1282)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1282-sicilian-vespers-disrupt-french-angevin-power
Location: Mediterranean

A revolt against Charles of Anjou weakened a French-led dynasty in Sicily. Within the broader Capetian France period, The Capetian monarchy expanded rapidly under Philip Augustus and his successors. Royal courts, taxation, Gothic culture and crusading flourished as the crown absorbed territories and strengthened institutions. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Philip III (King of France). Sicilian Vespers disrupt French Angevin power is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Sicilian Vespers disrupt French Angevin power is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France.

Ruler at the time: [Philip III](https://history-france.com/rulers/philip-iii)

## Sources
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- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)