Birth of Henry III
Birth of Henry III, eldest son of King John and Isabella of Angouleme
Role range: 1216-1272
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Henry III Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry III through 171 dated historical records for England.
Henry III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
171Distinct records
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1207–1225Years on this page
1207
1216
Death of Henry III
Death of John, Henry IIIs father
Coronation
A simple golden band was placed on the young boys head, not by the Archbishop of Canterbury but by another clergyman-either Peter des Roches, Bishop of Winchester or Cardinal Guala Bicchieri, the Papal legate.
Role range: 1216-1272
Coronation
Henry III is inducted for a 2nd time.
Role range: 1216-1272
Coronation
Henry III swears an oath to defend the Church of God.
Role range: 1216-1272
Coronation
Henry III swears an oath to protect the peace of clergy and people and to defend the law.
Role range: 1216-1272
Coronation
Henry III was the first monarch to be crowned while still a minor.
Role range: 1216-1272
Regency
Appointed Regent for Henry III
Role range: 1216-1272
First Mayor Appointed
Bristol gains its first mayor during the early reign of Henry III.
Role range: 1216-1272
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is declared in order to reunite the Monarchy with the Barons
Role range: 1215-1216 – 1216-1272
Coronation
Crowned for the 1st time in Gloucester
Role range: 1216-1272
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. London and most of the southeast are in the hands of Louis the barons control the nth
Role range: 1216-1272
Minor Henry Inherits English Throne
The young Henry III succeeded King John during civil war, and his supporters secured his coronation at Gloucester.
1217
Battle of Lincoln
Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of England
Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France
Role range: 1216-1272
Rule of England
Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France
Role range: 1216-1272
1218
Peace
The Peace of Worcester ends hostilities between England & Wales
Role range: 1216-1272
1219
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. Marshal dies & rule passes to 3 men, Hubert de Burgh, Peter des Roches & Pandulf
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of England
The Peace of Lambeth restores peace between France, the English barons & supporters of Henry III
Role range: 1216-1272
Treaty of Lambeth
Establishes peace between France, the English barons and supporters of Henry III
Role range: 1216-1272
1220
Westminster Abbey
Lays the foundation stone of Lady Chapel
Role range: 1216-1272
Constitution of England
Henrys regents immediately declared their intention to rule by Magna Carta, which they proceeded to do during Henrys minority
Role range: 1216-1272
Magna Carta
Henrys regents immediately declared their intention to rule by Magna Carta, which they proceeded to do during Henrys minority
Role range: 1216-1272
Coronation
Crowned for a 2nd time, in Westminster Abbey. A second coronation is ordered by Pope Honorius III who did not consider that the first had been carried out in accordance with church rites
Role range: 1216-1272
Peace
Pope Honorius declares a prolongation of the peace between England & France by 4 yrs
Role range: 1216-1272
1221
Marriage
Alexander II marries Joanna, sister of Henry III
Role range: 1216-1272
1222
Council of Oxford
The Council of Oxford establishes April 23 as St George's Day
Role range: 1216-1272
Rebellion of Rebels in Oxford
Hubert de Burgh puts down an insurrection supporting the French king Louis VIII
Role range: 1216-1272
1223
Constitution of England
Dismisses Castellans & Sheriffs who have held their rights since John
Role range: 1216-1272
Louis VIII lays claim to the English throne & Henrys remaining lands
Louis VIII lays claim to the English throne & Henrys remaining lands in France
Role range: 1216-1272
Succession
Pope Honorius III allows Henry III to be declared of age for certain limited purposes
Role range: 1216-1272
1224
Battle of La Rochelle
Mauleon surrenders La Rochelle to Louis VIII, most devoted Poitevin town to England
Role range: 1216-1272
Capture of La Rochelle
Mauleon surrenders La Rochelle to Louis VIII, most devoted Poitevin town to England
Role range: 1216-1272
Rule of La Rochelle
Mauleon surrenders La Rochelle to Louis VIII, most devoted Poitevin town to England
Role range: 1216-1272
Declaration of War
A new Anglo-French War begins, France captures lands between the Loire & the Garonne
Role range: 1216-1272
Rebellion of Norman Fawkes de Breautea
Puts down a revolt led by Norman Fawkes de Breautea, supporters of Louis VIII
Role range: 1216-1272
Rule of River Garonne
A new Anglo-French War begins, France captures lands between the Loire & the Garonne
Role range: 1216-1272
Rule of River Loire
A new Anglo-French War begins, France captures lands between the Loire & the Garonne
Role range: 1216-1272
Rebellion of Norman Fawkes de Breautea
Puts down a revolt led by Norman Fawkes de Breautea, supporters of Louis VIII
Role range: 1216-1272
1225
Constitution of England
The Magna Carta is re-issued, this version becomes the official text. Men can be exiled, imprisoned & deprived of property only by their peers or the law
Role range: 1216-1272
Records, sources and methodology
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