Conradin, Italian king (b. 1252)
Conrad III (25 March 1252 – 29 October 1268), called the Younger or the Boy, but usually known by the diminutive Conradin (German: Konradin, Italian: Corradino), was the last direct heir of the House of Hohenstaufen. He was Duke of Swabia (1254–1268) and nominal King of Jerusalem (1254–1268) and Sicily (1254–1258). After his attempt to reconquer Sicily failed, he was caught and beheaded.
1268Oct, 29
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Events on 1268
- 18Feb
Battle of Wesenberg (1268)
The Livonian Order is defeated by Dovmont of Pskov in the Battle of Rakvere. - 18May
Siege of Antioch (1268)
The Principality of Antioch, a crusader state, falls to the Mamluk Sultan Baibars in the Siege of Antioch. - 29Oct
Frederick I, Margrave of Baden
Conradin is executed along with his companion Frederick I, Margrave of Baden by Charles I of Sicily.