for June 17
EVENTS
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1194: |
Richard I crowned again |
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After having been held captive for two years by Emperor Henry VI, Richard felt it was necessary to demonstrate his sovereignty over England, and so he had a second coronation. Less than one month later he left the country, never to return. |
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1397: |
The Kalmar Union |
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The coronation of Erik of Pomerania as king of Norway, Sweden and Denmark united the kingdoms in a union that would last until 1523. |
WHO WAS BORN
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1239: |
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Medieval History |
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