Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is re-issued, this version becomes the official text
Role range: 1216-1272
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Henry III Biography and Timeline — Page 2
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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1225–1247Years on this page
1225
Invasion of France
Lost lands are recaptured, except for Poitou, the Limousin & Perigord
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of France
Despatches his brother Richard to Gsacony to recover lost French territories
Role range: 1216-1272
1227
Papal Bull
A Papal Bull issued by Gregory IX recognises Henerys competence to govern
Role range: 1216-1272
Succession
Henry declares himself of age & renounces his dependency on the Bishop of Winchester
Role range: 1216-1272
1229
Homage
Peter of Brittany receives the Earldom of Richmond. Peter of Brittany pays homage to Henry as King of France
Role range: 1216-1272
Peerage
Peter of Brittany receives the Earldom of Richmond
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of France
Finds there are insufficient ships to convey troops to France
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of France
Visits Portsmouth to plan an invasion of France
Role range: 1216-1272
1230
Invasion of France
Sets sail from Portsmouth at the head of an invasion force
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of France
Lands with the invasion force at St Malo & proceeds to Dinan
Role range: 1216-1272
Result of Surrender of Mirambeau
Mirambeau falls to Henry III, allowing his campaign to continue toward Bordeaux.
Role range: 1216-1272
Siege of Bordeaux
Mirambeau captitulates to Henry III who then marches on Bordeaux
Role range: 1216-1272
Surrender of Mirambeau
Mirambeau captitulates to Henry III who then marches on Bordeaux
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of France
Returns to Portsmouth having waged an expenisive & pointless war in France
Role range: 1216-1272
1231
Peace
Agrees a truce with France for 3 yrs
Role range: 1231-1253
1232
Dismissal
Hugh de Burgh is dismissed on possibly false charges
Role range: 1216-1272
1233
Rebellion of Richard Marshal
Rebellion led by Richard Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, son of William
Role range: 1231-1253
1234
Rebellion of Marshal
The Marshal rebellion is defeated. Dismisses Peter des Riveaux & confines Peter des Roches to purely spiritual affairs
Role range: 1231-1253
1235
Frederick II sends Henry III 3 leopards, kept in the Tower of
Frederick II sends Henry III 3 leopards, kept in the Tower of London
Role range: 1216-1272
1236
Marriage
Henry III marries Eleanor of Provence
Role range: 1216-1272
1237
Constitution of England
A revised version of the Magna Carta is issued
Role range: 1216-1272
Magna Carta
A revised version of the Magna Carta is issued
Role range: 1216-1272
Treaty of York
The border is settled on a line from Berwick-Upon-Tweed to the Solway Firth. Alexander II abandons his claims to Cumberland, Westmorland & Northumberland
Role range: 1216-1272
1238
Marriage
Henry IIIs sister marries Simon de Montfort
Role range: 1216-1272
1239
Birth of Edward I
Birth of Edward I, eldest son of Henry III & Eleanor of Provence
Role range: 1216-1272
1240
Birth of Margaret
Birth of Margaret
Role range: 1216-1272
1242
Invasion of France
The English king is joined by a host of French nobles including Hugh de Lusignan. Henry III disembarks at Royen with "a small number of men" and 30 tons of gold
Role range: 1242-1242 – 1216-1272
Battle of Taillebourg
Henry III & his French baron allies retreat to the town of Saintes. Decisive engagement of this brief, but critical war
Role range: 1242-1242 – 1216-1272
Invasion of France
Henrys half brothers involve him in an expensively disastrous military venture
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of France
Henry III supports the Lords in the south who have rebelled against Louis IX
Role range: 1242-1242 – 1216-1272
Siege of Poitou
Attempts to capture Poitou but fails & loses Saintonge
Role range: 1242-1242 – 1216-1272
1243
Rule of Ireland
Sends out commissioners to extend English landholdings in Gaelic Ireland
Role range: 1216-1272
Peace Treaty
A 5 yr truce ends hostilities between France & England
Role range: 1216-1272
Peace
A 5 yr truce ends hostilities between France & England
Role range: 1216-1272
1244
Truce Agreement
Meets Alexander II of the Scots at Newcastle & renews the truce of 1237
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of England
When the Scots threatened to invade England, King Henry III visited York Castle and ordered it rebuilt in stone
Role range: 1216-1272
York Castle
When the Scots threatened to invade England, King Henry III visited York Castle and ordered it rebuilt in stone
Role range: 1216-1272
1245
Westminster Abbey
Lays the foundation stone for the complete rebuilding of Westminster Abbey
Role range: 1216-1272
1247
Frome Diversion
River works improve Bristol harbour access and medieval trade.
Role range: 1216-1272
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.