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1156 in Italy

Explore 4 historical events and records for Italy in 1156.

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Historical records for Italy in 1156

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May

28 May 1156

Battle of Brindisi

William of Sicily · Brindisis · House / House of Naples & Sicily

William destroys the Byzantine fleet

June

18 June 1156

Peace

William of Sicily · Benevento · House / House of Naples & Sicily

Pope Adrian IV & William of Sicily come to terms

Other events (month unknown)

1156

Capture of Bari

William of Sicily · Bari · House / House of Naples & Sicily

Captures Bari from the Greek barons

1156

Rule of Bari

William of Sicily · Bari · House / House of Naples & Sicily

Captures Bari from the Greek barons

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