Events February 4 - Richard I of England is ransomed from Henry VI, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. July 5 — Emperor Guangzong of Song China is forced to give up his throne. November 20 — Palermo falls to Henry VI. December 25 — Henry VI is crowned king of Sicily. Battle of Freteval: Richard I of England reconquers his French fiefdoms from Philip II Augustus. The city of Portsmouth is awarded its Royal Charter. Henry Marshal becomes Bishop of Exeter. The Yellow Ri… (More on 1194)