Commentary Par XIX 130-132

The reference is to Frederick II, son of Pedro of Aragon (see [Purg VII 119]), and first regent (1291) and then king of Sicily (1296-1337). Sicily is referred to as 'the isle of fire' because of the volcanic activity of Mt. Etna. For the death of Anchises on its western shore, see Virgil (Aen. III.707-710). This Frederick II is not to be confused with the emperor Frederick II (see [Inf X 119] and C.Inf.X.119), who died in 1250.