Diplomatic Meeting at Vezelay
The King's of England & France, Phillip II, meet before embarking for Jerusalem
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1190 in England
Explore 10 historical events and records for England in 1190.
Historical records for England in 1190
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June
July
Mobilization
Combines forces with Philippe II of France & sets off for the Holy Land
October
Capture of Messina
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, King of Sicily. Captures Messina & secures the release of his sister Joanna
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of William Marshall
Birth of William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke, son of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke
Chief Justiciar
Appointed Chief Justiciar
Court
Challenges the power of Longchamp & sets up his own Court
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
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