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Robert, King of Naples

Type Figure Region Italy Time 1275–1343 Also known as Robert I、Robert of Anjou

Robert I (1275–1343), Angevin king of Naples known as Robert the Wise, ruled nearly forty years noted for cultural patronage, diplomatic mediation, a…

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  1. 1309–1314Naples · NaplesRobert inherited the Neapolitan throne after the death of his brother Charles II, initially devoting himself to consolidating royal authority, reforming finances, and stabilizing relations with the papacy, laying the foundation for his long reign.
  2. 1313–1320Tuscany · TuscanyRobert supported Florence against Ghibelline forces, repeatedly sending troops to intervene in Tuscan affairs in the 1310s, and engaged in prolonged military and diplomatic rivalry with opponents such as Castruccio Castracani.
  3. 1311–1343Naples · NaplesIn the middle and later stages of his reign Robert vigorously patronized learning and the arts, inviting writers such as Petrarch and several painters to his court, making Naples the cultural center of southern Italy in the 14th century, until his death in 1343.

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