1139Pope Innocent II Recognizes Roger II's Titles in Treaty of Mignano

On July 5, in the Treaty of Mignano, Pope Innocent II confir...
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👑 Roger II Crowned King of Sicily

On Christmas Day, Roger II is crowned King of Sicily, the royal title being bestowed on him by Antipope Anacletus II.
Roger II Crowned King of Sicily (1130)
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👑 Pope Innocent II Recognizes Roger II's Titles in Treaty of Mignano

On July 5, in the Treaty of Mignano, Pope Innocent II confirms Roger II as King of Sicily, Duke of Apulia, and Prince of Capua and invests him with his titles.
Pope Innocent II Recognizes Roger II's Titles in Treaty of Mignano (1139)
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🤝 Treaty of Constance: Frederick I and Eugene III Forge Alliance

The First Treaty of Constance is signed between Emperor Frederick I and Pope Eugene III, by the terms of which, the emperor is to prevent any action by Manuel I Comnenus to reestablish the Byzantine Empire on Italian soil and to assist the pope against his enemies in revolt in Rome.
Treaty of Constance: Frederick I and Eugene III Forge Alliance (1153)
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🤝 Treaty of Benevento: Papal Recognition of Norman Sicily

In 1156, Pope Adrian IV and William I of Norman Sicily signed the Treaty of Benevento, officially recognizing William's rule over Sicily, Apulia, Calabria, Campania, and Capua and confirming the kingdom's tribute to the papacy.
Treaty of Benevento: Papal Recognition of Norman Sicily (1156)
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📜 Treaty of Venice: Papal Victory over Emperor Frederick I

The Treaty or Peace of Venice is signed by the papacy and its allies, and Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor. The Norman Kingdom of Sicily also participates in negotiations and the treaty thereby determines the political course of all of Italy for the next several years.
Treaty of Venice: Papal Victory over Emperor Frederick I (1177)
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👑 William II of Sicily Dies; Tancred Succeeds Instead of Constance

On November 11, William II of Sicily dies and is succeeded by his illegitimate cousin Tancred, Count of Lecce instead of Constance.
William II of Sicily Dies; Tancred Succeeds Instead of Constance (1189)
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