The Byzantine Empire lost control of this region after a general named Euphemius rebelled and invited an invasion from the south.
The Byzantine Empire lost control of this region after a general named Euphemius rebelled and invited an invasion from the south. During the 1848 revolutions, this region briefly became independent under the rule of Ruggeru Settimu. One group conquered this region by winning the Battle of Misilmeri, defeating the Zirid Dynasty. This region most recently lost its independence at the Battle of Gaeta. A naval conflict fought off the coast of this region was nicknamed the "Battle of the Counts" and ended in victory for Pedro III of Aragon. One conflict in this region was ended by the Peace of Caltabellotta. That conflict may have been instigated by Michael VIII Paleologus and began when women were allegedly molested by French troops. For 10 points, name this Italian island region with a namesake Vespers. 
The Byzantine Empire lost control of this region after a general named Euphemius rebelled and invited an invasion from the south.
Sicily