title: 1189 in Italy
text: # 1189 in Italy
  
  Events during the year 1189 in Italy.
  
  ## Events
  
  * Tancred, Count of Lecce is elected by Norman officials as new King of Sicily instead of the designated heiress Constance and is supported by Matthew d'Ajello and Pope Clement III.
  
  ## Deaths
  
  * 18 November – King William II of Sicily
  