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Philip II of Taranto

Philip II of Taranto (1329-1374): of the Anjou family, Prince of Taranto, Titular Emperor of Costantinoples.

Son of Philip I of Taranto and Chaterine II of Valois.

Life of Philip II of Taranto

1329 Philip is born

1355 In April, Philip marries Mary of Naples, daughter of Charles of Valois, duke of Calabria, and Mary of Valois.

1364 Philip becomes Titular Emperor of Costantinoples and Prince of Taranto

1370 On 20 October, Philip marries Elisabeth of Slavonia, daughter of Stephen, duke of Transylvania and Slavonia, and Margareta of Bavaria

1374 Philip dies on the 25 November, in Taranto

Wives and sons

Sons of his first marriage (1355), with Mary of Naples:

  • Philip III (1356), Prince of Taranto, died young
  • Charles (1358), died young
  • Philip (1360), died young
  • a child, (1362-1362)
  • a child, (1366-1366)

Sons of his second marriage (1370), with Elisabeth of Slavonia:

  • Philip (1371), died young

Last updated: 05-17-2005 04:15:10