Philip II, Prince of Taranto facts for kids

Coat of arms of Philip II of Taranto.

Philip II (born 1329, died 1373) was an important prince from the Angevin family. He was known as the Prince of Achaea and Taranto. He also held the title of Latin Emperor of Constantinople (as Philip III) from 1364 until he passed away in 1373.

Philip was the son of Philip I of Taranto and Catherine of Valois. When his cousin, Charles, Duke of Durazzo, died in 1348, Philip became the King of Albania. Later, his older brother, Louis, married their cousin, Joanna I of Naples. She was a queen, and Louis became king too. In 1355, Philip married Maria of Calabria. She was Queen Joanna's younger sister.

In 1364, Philip's oldest brother, Robert, passed away. This meant Philip took over several important titles. He became the Latin Emperor of Constantinople (a special title for a ruler). He also became the Prince of Achaea and the Prince of Taranto.

Sadly, Maria, Philip's first wife, died in 1366. In 1370, Philip married again. His second wife was Elizabeth of Slavonia. She was related to the royal family of Hungary. Philip died on November 25, 1373, in Taranto.

All of Philip's children died when they were very young. Because of this, his nephew, James of Baux, became his heir.

Philip's Family

Philip had children with his first wife, Maria of Calabria. They had three sons named Philip (born 1356), Charles (born 1358), and another Philip (born 1360). All of them died young. They also had two babies who were stillborn.

With his second wife, Elizabeth of Slavonia, Philip had one son. This son was also named Philip (born 1371). He also died young.