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Record Number: 14612 Author(s)/Creator(s): Sciascia , Laura. Contributor(s): Title: Scene da un matrimonio: Eleonora d'Aragona e Giovanni Chiaromonte [after other marriage plans failed, Frederick III of Sicily married Eleonora, his illegitimate daughter, to Giovanni Chiaromonte, one of his most important vassals; Eleonora found herself involved in her husband's efforts to avenge his sister's repudiation by her husband, Francesco Ventimiglia; Eleonora's husband died after further misadventures, and their daughter did not survive much longer; nevertheless Eleonora held onto the Chiaromonte estates into old age, and her beauty was praised by Boccaccio; the appendix presents the Latin text of the promise of matrimony between Eleonora and Giovanni Chiaromonte]. Source: Quaderni Medievali 31, (giugno 1991): Pages 121 - 129. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Boccaccio, Giovanni, Author Eleonora of Aragon, Wife of Giovanni Chiaromonte, Count of Modica Frederich III of Aragon, King of Sicily Marriage Noble Women Ventimiglia, Francesco, Count of Geraci Award Note: Geographic Area: Italy Century: 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1991. Language: Italian;Latin ISSN/ISBN: 03921875

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