1266 in Italy
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Events (incomplete) which happened on the Italian peninsula in 1266:
Events
- 26 February â The Battle of Benevento occurs between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions. The Guelph faction wins a decisive victory, leading to the death of the King of Sicily, Manfred, and the end of Hohenstaufen rule over the Kingdom.[1]
Deaths
- 26 February â Manfred, King of Sicily[2]