1189 ⟶ William II of Sicily Dies; Tancred Succeeds Instead of Constance
On November 11, William II of Sicily dies and is succeeded b...
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👑 Ancus Marcius Ascends to the Roman Throne
Ancus Marcius becomes king of Rome (traditional date).⟶
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Italy👑 Liutprand Ascends to the Lombard Throne
Liutprand, King of the Lombards begins his reign (until 744).⟶
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Italy👑 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.⟶
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Italy👑 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.⟶
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Italy👑 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.⟶
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Italy📜 Frederick II Issues the Constitutions of Melfi
Emperor Frederick II promulgates the Constitutions of Melfi, a far-reaching legal code influential in the development of continental European statehood.⟶
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