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Catherine of Taranto

1301 – 1500

Italian noblewoman

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About Catherine of Taranto

Lived 1301 – 1500.

Catherine of Taranto was the daughter of Mary of Enghien and Raimondo Orsini del Balzo di Nola and sister of Giovanni Antonio Orsini del Balzo.

Her early life was tumultuous; her father Raimondo died in 1406 (by some accounts executed). Raimondo, encouraged by Pope Innocent VII, had attempted to rebel against the king of Naples, King Ladislaus, and soon thereafter died. Caterina's mother continued to fight, and for months held Taranto against Ladislaus. However, Ladislaus prevailed, and forced Mary to marry him, by imprisoning her and her children (including Caterina) until she submitted to the marriage.

In 1415, Caterina married the knight Tristan de Clermont (1380 – ), a member of the French family of Clermont-Lodève, who became Count of Copertino as part of her dowry.

She and Tristan had two daughters: Isabella of Clermont (c. 1424 – 30 March 1465), who became Queen of Naples and Jerusalem by marriage to Ferdinand I of Naples, the only, albeit illegitimate, son of King Alfonso V of Aragon. Sancia di Chiaromonte (died 30 March 1468), Countess of Copertino and Lady of Nardò. In 1436 she married Francesco II del Balzo (1410–1482), 3rd Duke of Andria, who became Count of Copertino as part of her dowry.

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Important facts

Born
1301
Birth century
Died
1500
Also known as
Caterina Orsini del Balzo

Family & relationships

Spouse
Tristan, Count of Copertino
Parent
Mary of Enghien
Parent
Raimondo del Balzo Orsini

People in Catherine of Taranto's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Catherine of Taranto?

Italian noblewoman

When was Catherine of Taranto born?

Catherine of Taranto was born in 1301.

When did Catherine of Taranto die?

Catherine of Taranto died in 1500.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Catherine of Taranto

· Wikidata: Q789778

· DBpedia: Catherine of Taranto, Countess of Copertino

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