Crusades - Henry VI died

Time: Sunday Sep 28, 1197

Place: Messina, Holy Roman Empire

Details: Henry VI launched the Crusade of 1197. While his forces were en route to the Holy Land, Henry VI died in Messina on 28 September 1197. The nobles that remained captured the Levant coast between Tyre and Tripoli before returning to Germany. The Crusade ended on 1 July 1198 after capturing Sidon and Beirut.

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