The besieged of Parma languish as the…

February 1248 CE

The besieged of Parma languish as the Emperor waits for them to surrender from starvation.

He has had a wooden city, which he calls "Vittoria", built around the walls, where he keeps his treasure and the harem and menagerie, and whence he can attend his favorite hunting expeditions.

During one of these absences, the camp is suddenly assaulted and taken on February 18, 1248, and the Imperial side is routed in the ensuing Battle of Parma.

Frederick loses the Imperial treasure and with it any hope of maintaining the impetus of his struggle against the rebellious communes and against the pope, who begins plans for a crusade against Sicily.

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Parma Emilia-Romagna Italy View →

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Enzio of Sardinia View → Frederick II View → Henry Raspe View → Louis IX of France View → Manfred View → Pope Innocent IV View →

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