Roger (II) of Sicily captured the Pope & forced him to designate him as king

Summary:
Pope Innocent II was angry at the occupation of Apulia by Roger II of Sicily. He gathered German forces and confronted Roger, but was defeated and captured by him. As a result, Roger in a theatrical scene did penance in such a way that the pope was forced to name him king 
Dates:
1139 
Pope Innocent II (Innocent 22)
  • Was angry at Roger 17001'’s occupation of Longibardia (Apulia) and the frustration by a trick of the invasion of Lothar 17001; with other German allies he confronted Roger but was captured and theatrically forced to name him king (:) Kinnamos 89.14-91.14
Roger II, king of Sicily (Roger 17001)
  • Bribed Lothar 17001'’s relative (Anonymus 17028) to disperse the German army, regaining Longibardia (Apulia); when confronted by the pope (Innocent 22) he managed to capture him; did theatrical penance, making the pope name him king (:) Kinnamos 90.7-91.15