1190
Capture of Messina
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, King of Sicily. Captures Messina & secures the release of his sister Joanna
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Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, King of Sicily. Captures Messina & secures the release of his sister Joanna
The King's of England & France, Phillip II, meet before embarking for Jerusalem
After the city had been looted and burned, Richard established his base there and decided to stay the winter.
In October the people of Messina revolted, demanding that the foreigners leave the island.
Richard responded by attacking Messina, which he captured on 4 October 1190.
Richard was joined in Sicily by the French crusading army, led by King Philip II.
The presence of two foreign armies soon caused unrest among the locals.
Combines forces with Philippe II of France & sets off for the Holy Land
After the city had been looted and burned, Richard established his base there and decided to stay the winter
Gives birth to William Marshal, 2nd Earl of Pembroke
Drowns in Cilcia crusading in Anatolia trying to save the latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. Death of Frederick I Barbarossa
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