Henry in the south of Italy has…
October 1187 CE
Henry in the south of Italy has cooperated with the rebel Senate of Rome, while Frederick I in the north has locked the passes of the Alps and cut off all communication between the Pope, at this time living in Verona, and his German adherents.
Urban III now resolves on excommunicating Frederick I, but the Veronese protest against such a proceeding being resorted to within their walls.
He accordingly withdraws to ...