Death of Frederick I Barbarossa
Drowns in Cilcia crusading in Anatolia trying to save the latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. Death of Frederick I Barbarossa
Historical events in 1190
28 historical records
June 11902 historical events
Diplomatic Meeting at Vezelay
The King's of England & France, Phillip II, meet before embarking for Jerusalem
July 11901 historical events
Mobilization
Combines forces with Philippe II of France & sets off for the Holy Land
October 11907 historical events
Capture of Messina
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, King of Sicily. Captures Messina & secures the release of his sister Joanna
Invasion of Sicily
After the city had been looted and burned, Richard established his base there and decided to stay the winter.
Invasion of Sicily
In October the people of Messina revolted, demanding that the foreigners leave the island.
Invasion of Sicily
Richard responded by attacking Messina, which he captured on 4 October 1190.
Invasion of Sicily
Richard was joined in Sicily by the French crusading army, led by King Philip II.
Invasion of Sicily
The presence of two foreign armies soon caused unrest among the locals.
Siege of Messina
After the city had been looted and burned, Richard established his base there and decided to stay the winter
Chief Justiciar
Appointed Chief Justiciar
Court
Challenges the power of Longchamp & sets up his own Court
Birth of William Marshall
Birth of William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke, son of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke
Exile of Richard I the Lionheart
Allows John to return to England
Mobilization
Richard I & Philip II reach Sicily where they settle for the Winter
Siege of Messina
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, King of Sicily
Treaty of Messina
Richards sister Joan is released & Tancred is acknowledged as King of Sicily. Arthur of Brittany, Richards nephew, is declared as Richards successor
Regency
Appointed Regent, during Philip IIs crusade
Mobilization
The forces of Richard I & Philip II join up at Sicily
Siege of Messina
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, the King of Sicily
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Battle of Iconium
Wins the Battle of Iconium
Capture of Konya
Captures Konya in Anatolia
Invasion of Sicily
Richard I insistrsd that Tancred fulfil the financial commitments made by William II to the crusade. When Tancred balked at these demands, Richard seized a monastery and the castle of La Bagnara
Invasion of Sicily
Richard I of England arrived in Sicily at the head of a large crusading army on its way to the Holy Land. Richard immediately demanded the release of his sister, William IIs wife Joan, imprisoned by Tancred in 1189, along with every penny of her dowry and dower
Succession
Succeeds as King of Naples & Siciliy
Siege of Messina
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred