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Timeline
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Baronial rebellion
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The baronial rebellion against Henry II. One of it leaders was Hugh Bigod. (Need to investigate) |
| 1174 |
May |
Richard (I) seizes the town of Saintes from his father, Henry II
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Richard seized the town of Saintes from his father but soon lost it again as Henry's tactics and forces were more superior. |
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Jun 13 |
The Battle of Alnwick
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William I, king of Scotland invades England to help fight in the baronial rebellion against Henry II. William is captured at the battle of Alnwick and the rebellion comes to an end. |
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Aug |
Siege of Rouen
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From the middle of July King Louis of France, Henry the Young King and Philip the count of Flanders had surrounded the city of Rouen. The city had held out against the war engines. Henry II arrived at Rouen in the middle of August to rescue the city. The besiegers were fearful that Henry II would invade France and the siege was lifted. |
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Oct 11 |
Henry II reaches a peace agreement
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After a year and a half of rebellion against him, Henry II achieved peace agreements with Louis the French king and his own three sons. (Treaty of Falaise?) |
| 1512 |
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Fire at the Tower of London
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A fire at the Tower of London damages St. Peter's chapel within the castle grounds. |
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 Bigod, Hugh
Henry (II, King of England 1154-1189)
Richard (I, King of England 1189-1199)
William (I, the Lion, King of Scotland 1165-1214)
Henry ('the Young King')
Louis (VII, The Young, King of France, 1137-1180)
JOHN (King of England 1199-1216)
Alnwick Castle
Tower of London
| Episodes | | | The Early Modern Period describes a period in history roughly between 1500 and 1800. This section contains some of the early episodes that occurred in the period. |
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