26 February 1154
Death of Roger II the Great
Death of Roger II the Great
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Death of Roger II the Great
At Gravina (June 1192) he reinforced his papal support by surrendering the royal legateship over Sicily.
But his death, at Palermo (20 February 1194), two months after that of his young son and co-king, Roger III, opened the way for Hohenstaufen rule in Sicily.
Henry had left garrisons along the frontiers of the Regno.
In 1192 and 1193 he personally led successful campaigns against the Apulian barons.
Tancred now sought to win over the towns by extensive grants of privileges.
Da Zara sails from Palermo with the 7th Naval Division to intercept the British Harpoon convoy approaching Malta.
Seven-time Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti goes on trial on charges that he secretly acted as political godfather for the Sicilian Mafia
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