Richard I the Lionheart4 October 1190
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, King of Sicily. Captures Messina & secures the release of his sister Joanna
England · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 3rd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, King of Sicily. Captures Messina & secures the release of his sister Joanna
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