Lionheart submits to Emperor
04/1194 AD released
Backed by his mother Eleanor of Aquitaine, who successfully defended his interests against his rivaling brother John, Count of Mortain and his ally King Philip of France, King Richard procured his release in exchange for the huge ransom, a further interest payment, and his oath of allegiance to Henry.
In turn the emperor under threat of military violence demanded the restitution of the French lands, which John had seized upon approval by Philip during Richard's absence. Henry not only gained another vassal and ally, he could also assume the role of a mediator between England and France. He and Richard ceremoniously reconciled at the Hoftag in Speyer during Holy Week 1194: the English King publicly regretted any hostilities, genuflected, and cast himself on the emperor's mercy. He was released and returned to England.[
Subjects Who or What released?
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Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor Holy Roman Emperor...
Objects To Whom or What was released?
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Richard I of England (the Lionheart) King of England 11...
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