"Sicilian Vespers" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sicilian Vespers
  1. A rebellion on the island of Sicily, against the rule of Charles I of Anjou, that began at Easter, 1282. Wikipedia link: Francesco Hayez, Sicilian Vespers Derived forms: War of the Sicilian Vespers Translations (1282 rebellion in Sicily against Anjou rule): Vêpres siciliennes [feminine] (French), Vespri siciliani [masculine] (Italian), Vespiri siciliani [masculine] (Sicilian)
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