Crusades
Frederick embarked to Asia Minor
In March 1190, Frederick embarked to Asia Minor. The armies coming from western Europe pushed on through Anatolia, defeating the Turks and reaching as far as Cilician Armenia.
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- Holy Roman Empire
Frederick's Death
In 1190, Frederick participated in the Third Crusade and died in the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.
- Crusades
Frederick drowned near Silifke Castle
On 10 June 1190, Frederick drowned near Silifke Castle. His death caused several thousand German soldiers to leave the force and return home. The remaining German army moved under the command of the English and French forces that arrived shortly thereafter.
- Crusades
Frederick embarked to Asia Minor
In March 1190, Frederick embarked to Asia Minor. The armies coming from western Europe pushed on through Anatolia, defeating the Turks and reaching as far as Cilician Armenia.
- Holy Roman Empire
Frederick's Death
In 1190, Frederick participated in the Third Crusade and died in the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.
- Crusades
Frederick drowned near Silifke Castle
On 10 June 1190, Frederick drowned near Silifke Castle. His death caused several thousand German soldiers to leave the force and return home. The remaining German army moved under the command of the English and French forces that arrived shortly thereafter.