Mobilization
Takes up the cross & joins the Crusades
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1216-1272
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Henry III Biography and Timeline — Page 3
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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1250–1260Years on this page
1250
1251
Homage
Alexander III of Scotland pays homage to Henry III
Role range: 1216-1272
Marriage
Henrys daughter Margaret marries Alexander III of Scotland
Role range: 1216-1272
1252
Armament
The longbow is listed for those worth more than 40 shillings in land to possess
1253
Invasion of Gascony
Defends Gascony against a rumored invasion by King Alfonso of Castille
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1227-1272
Invasion of France
Requisitions the Exchequer to finance his campaign in Gascony
Role range: 1216-1272
Rule of Gascony
Arrives in Bordeaux to concilliate Gascony
Role range: 1216-1272
Magna Carta
A revised version of the Magna Carta is issued. A revised version of the Magna Carta is issued
Role range: 1216-1272
Reform of Magna Carta
A revised version of the Magna Carta is issued
Role range: 1216-1272
Peace
Makes peace with Louis IX of France & plans to visit him
Role range: 1100-1135
Rebellion of Gaston de Bearn
Puts down a revolt led by Gaston de Bearn
Role range: 1216-1272
1254
Rule of Gascony
Under the Treaty of Toledo Alfonso renounces Gascony. Alfonso renounces claims to Gascony if Henry consults him in dealing with the Gascons
Role range: 1100-1135
Treaty of Toledo
Alfonso renounces claims to Gascony if Henry consults him in dealing with the Gascons
Role range: 1100-1135
Constitution of England
Parliament must be called 3 times a yr. An oath must be taken to support the constitution
Role range: 1216-1272
Constitution of England
An oath must be taken to support the constitution
Role range: 1216-1272
Oath
An oath must be taken to support the constitution
Role range: 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Under the Provisions of Oxford Parliament has to be called 3 times a yr. An oath must be taken to support the constitution. Administration is shared by a Council of Barons & the King
Role range: 1216-1272
Invasion of Sicily
Agrees with the Pope to pay for an invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1100-1135
Rule of Sicily
Accepts the Popes offer to make his son, Edmund, King of Sicily
Role range: 1100-1135
1258
Peace
Returns to England, is reconciled with Edward & Simon de Montfort
Role range: 1216-1272
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Accepts the terms of reform
Role range: 1216-1272
Constitution of England
Henry & the Barons must take an oath to observe the Provisions of Oxford.
Role range: 1216-1272
Constitution of England
Parliament will be held 3 times a yr & the households of the king and queen reformed.
Role range: 1216-1272
Constitution of England
Seven leading barons forced Henry to agree to the Provisions of Oxford, which effectively abolished the absolutist Anglo-Norman monarchy, giving power to a council of fifteen barons.
Role range: 1216-1272
Constitution of England
Under the Provisions of Oxford Parliament will be held 3 times a yr & the households of the King and Queen reformed.
Role range: 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Henry III was forced to give up power to a newly elected Council of Barons.
Role range: 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Henry was forced to take part in the swearing of a collective oath to the Provisions of Oxford.
Role range: 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Seven leading barons forced Henry to agree to the Provisions of Oxford, which effectively abolished the absolutist Anglo-Norman monarchy, giving power to a council of fifteen barons.
Role range: 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Under the Provisions of Oxford, Parliament would meet three times a year, and the households of the king and queen would be reformed.
Role range: 1216-1272
Reform of Parliament
Under the Provisions of Oxford Parliament will be held 3 times a yr & the households of the King and Queen reformed
Role range: 1216-1272
Oxford Parliament
Reforms imposed on Henry III by the Oxford Parliament led by Simon de Montfort
Role range: 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Reforms imposed on Henry III by the Oxford Parliament led by Simon de Montfort
Role range: 1216-1272
Rule of France
Military defeat led Henry to sell his hereditary claims to all the Angevin possessions
Role range: 1216-1272
Taxation
Henry levies extortionate taxes to pay for debts incurred through war with Wales
Role range: 1216-1272
1259
Provisions-Westminster
The Provisions of Westminster embody the legal system proposed by the Barons
Role range: 1216-1272
Reform of Legal System
The Provisions of Westminster embody the legal system proposed by the Barons. A Council of 15 is imposed on Henry III who cannot rule without its consent
Role range: 1216-1272
Rule of Aquitaine
Under the Treaty of Paris Henry agrees to pay homage to Louis IX for Aquitaine
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1216-1272
Rule of Gascony
Under the Treaty of Paris Henry agrees to pay homage to Louis IX for Gascony
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1216-1272
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is followed by 30 years of peace between France & England. Pays homage to Louis IX for Gascony & Aquitaine. Gives up Normandy, Maine, Anjou & Poitou
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1216-1272
1260
Provisions of Oxford
Divisions between the Earl of Gloucester & Simon de Montfort breakdown the Provisions
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.