4 October 1190Invasion of SicilyTancred I
After the city had been looted and burned, Richard established his base there and decided to stay the winter.
Historical records for Italy in 1190, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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.
After the city had been looted and burned, Richard established his base there and decided to stay the winter
Richard I insistrsd that Tancred fulfil the financial commitments made by William II to the crusade. When Tancred balked at these demands, Richard seized a monastery and the castle of La Bagnara
Richard I of England arrived in Sicily at the head of a large crusading army on its way to the Holy Land. Richard immediately demanded the release of his sister, William IIs wife Joan, imprisoned by Tancred in 1189, along with every penny of her dowry and dower
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred
Succeeds as King of Naples & Siciliy
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