| Tancred | |
|---|---|
 Tancred of Sicily with his sons Roger and William | |
| King of Sicily | |
| Reign | 1189 – 20 February 1194 |
| Predecessor | William II |
| Successor | William III |
| Born | 1138 Lecce (Apulia), Kingdom of Sicily |
| Died | 20 February 1194 (aged 55–56) |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Sibylla of Acerra |
| Issue | Roger III of Sicily William III of Sicily Elvira Constance Valdrada |
| House | Hauteville |
| Father | Roger III, Duke of Apulia |
| Mother | Emma of Lecce |
Tancred (Italian: Tancredi; 1138 – 20 February 1194) was King of Sicily from 1189 to 1194. He was born in Lecce, an illegitimate son of Roger III, Duke of Apulia (the eldest son of King Roger II) by his mistress Emma, a daughter of Achard II, Count of Lecce. He inherited the title "Count of Lecce" from his grandfather and is consequently often referred to as Tancred of Lecce. Due to his short stature and unhandsome visage, he was mocked by his critics as "The Monkey King".[1]
- ^ Lars Brownworth, The Normans: From Raiders to Kings