1347 King Louis of Hungary invades Naples to avenge his brother’s death. Joanna flees to Avignon with her lover, Louis of Tarentum, and marries him. She resigns her claims on Sicily and makes treaty with the Sicilian king, Louis.
1348 Louis of Hungary holds Naples. He has the duke of Durazzo put to death. The plague compels Louis to return to Hungary and he takes Andrew’s son with him. Avignon is sold by Joanna to the pope who gives Louis of Tarentum the title of king. Joanna and Louis return to Naples. Louis takes the Free Company, headed by Werner, into his employ.
1349 Werner deserts Louis for the Hungarians.
1350 Louis of Hungary again invades Naples.
1351 Peace between Joanna and Louis of Hungary, who leaves Naples.
1353 Niccolo Acciajuoli successfully invades Sicily and captures Palermo and other towns for the kingdom of Naples.
1357 Rebellion of the duke of Durazzo. Acciajuoli returns to Naples.
1358 The duke of Durazzo’s rebellion is ended by his reconciliation with the crown.
1362 Death of Louis of Naples. Joanna marries James of Majorca, but he does not assume the title of king.
1365 Death of Niccolo Acciajuoli. The king of Sicily recovers Palermo and Messina.