1191 ⟶ Henry VI's Failed Invasion of the Kingdom of Sicily

Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI attacked the Kingdom of Sicily f...
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⚔️ Tiberius Suppresses Germanic Rebellions

Tiberius, under order of Emperor Augustus, quells revolts in Germania (AD 1–5).⟶
Tiberius Suppresses Germanic Rebellions (1)
Roman EmpireTiberiusAugustusMilitary CampaignRebellionAncient romeExpansionism
GermanyGermanyItalyItaly

⚔️ Roman Invasion of Germania

Augustus orders a major invasion of Germany beyond the Rhine.⟶
Roman Invasion of Germania (12)
Roman EmpireGermanic TribesMilitary CampaignAncient romeAugustusBorder Conflicts
GermanyGermanyItalyItaly

⚔️ Battle of Legnano: Lombard League Defeats Frederick Barbarossa

On May 29, Frederick Barbarossa's forces are defeated in the Battle of Legnano by the Lombard League which results in the emperor's acknowledgment of the pope's sovereignty over the Papal States and Alexander acknowledging the emperor's overlordship of the imperial Church.⟶
Battle of Legnano: Lombard League Defeats Frederick Barbarossa (1176)
Holy Roman EmpireMedieval WarfareFrederick BarbarossaLombard LeaguePapal StatesBattlePolitical ConflictChurch and State
ItalyItalyGermanyGermany

💍 Henry VI's Marriage to Constance of Sicily

On January 27, the future Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI marries Constance of Sicily, the heiress to the Sicilian throne.⟶
Henry VI's Marriage to Constance of Sicily (1186)
Holy Roman EmpireMiddle AgesMarriageDynastic PoliticsSuccessionKingdom of SicilyHenry VIImperial ExpansionPolitical Alliances
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⚔️ Henry VI's Failed Invasion of the Kingdom of Sicily

Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI attacked the Kingdom of Sicily from May to August but fails and withdrawn, with Empress Constance captured (released 1192).⟶
Holy Roman EmpireKingdom of SicilyMedieval WarfareMilitary CampaignHenry VIImperialismSiege
GermanyGermanyItalyItaly

⚔️ Emperor Henry VI's Conquest of the Kingdom of Sicily

Emperor Henry VI conquers the Kingdom of Sicily.⟶
Holy Roman EmpireKingdom of SicilyConquestMilitary CampaignImperialismHenry VIPolitical Intrigue
ItalyItalyGermanyGermany