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1194 in Italy

Explore 7 historical events and records for Italy in 1194.

Historical records for Italy in 1194

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February

Invasion of Sicily

Tancred I ยท Palermo ยท House / House of Naples & Sicily

At Gravina (June 1192) he reinforced his papal support by surrendering the royal legateship over Sicily.

Invasion of Sicily

Tancred I ยท Palermo ยท House / House of Naples & 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.

Invasion of Sicily

Tancred I ยท Palermo ยท House / House of Naples & Sicily

Henry had left garrisons along the frontiers of the Regno.

Invasion of Sicily

Tancred I ยท Palermo ยท House / House of Naples & Sicily

In 1192 and 1193 he personally led successful campaigns against the Apulian barons.

Invasion of Sicily

Tancred I ยท Palermo ยท House / House of Naples & Sicily

Tancred now sought to win over the towns by extensive grants of privileges.

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Capture of Sicily

Tancred I ยท Sicily ยท House / House of Naples & Sicily

Henry VI captures Sicily & has himself crowned King of Sicily

Coronation

Tancred I ยท Sicily ยท House / House of Naples & Sicily

Henry VI captures Sicily & has himself crowned King of Sicily

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