Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1190-1197
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Henry VI Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry VI through 8 dated historical records for Germany.
Henry VI, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1190–1197Years on this page
1190
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1190-1197
1192
Arrest of Richard I the Lionheart
Captures Richard I on his return from the Crusades, a large ransom is demanded
Role range: 1190-1197
1194
Capture of Sicily
Takes over Siciliy from Tancred & ends 90 years of Norma rule there
Role range: 1190-1197
Capture of Tuscany
Captures part of Tuscany
Role range: 1190-1197
Coronation
Crowned King of Sicily
Role range: 1190-1197
1196
Diet
Persuades the Diet to recognize his 2 year old son Frederick as King of the Romans
Role range: 1190-1197
1197
Holy Roman Empire
The Hohenstaufen dynasty had reached its apex, Henry had added the Norman Kingdom of Sicily to his domains, held English king Richard the Lionheart captive, and aimed to establish a hereditary monarchy when he died in 1197
Role range: 1190-1197
Records, sources and methodology
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