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The first “political crusade” was called against this kingdom’s regent Markward of Anweiler and foreshadowed the future interventionism of Pope Innocent III. The Second Barons’ War broke out in part over funds diverted to install Edmund Crouchback on this kingdom’s throne instead of joining the Crusades. Salimbene di Adam’s Chronica detailed a ruler whose court was in this kingdom; that ruler led the diplomatically-resolved Sixth Crusade. This kingdom was the hereditary title of Holy Roman Emperor (*) Frederick (10[1])II. Discontent with Angevin rule of this kingdom prompted residents to invite an Aragonese intervention (-5[1])in its namesake “vespers.” (10[2])This kingdom merged with the Kingdom (10[1])of Naples in 1816 (10[1])before being toppled by Giuseppe Garibaldi. For 10 points, identify this Norman-ruled kingdom (10[1])centered around a namesake Italian island. ■END■ (10[1]0[3])

ANSWER: Sicily [or Kingdom of Sicily or Regno di Sicilia; accept Kingdom of Two Sicilies or Regno delle Due Sicilie; accept Sicilian Vespers]
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