Martin I
king of Sicily
Also known as: Martin the Younger, Martino il Giovane
Martin I (born 1374βdied July 25, 1409, Cagliari, Sardinia [Italy]) was a prince of Aragon, king of Sicily (1392β1409), and skilled soldier, who had to subdue a popular revolt to maintain his reign on the island. The son of Martin the Humanist of Aragon, Martin married Queen Mary of Sicily in November 1391. He was crowned at Palermo in May 1392, without having requested investiture by the pope. Baronial opposition to the Aragonese mounted, and...