Constitution of England
Fails to reach agreement with Simon de Montfort
Role range: 1216-1272
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Henry III Biography and Timeline — Page 4
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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1261–1265Years on this page
1261
Arrest of Henry III
Retreats to the Tower of London
Role range: 1216-1272
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Appoints Royal Sheriffs & regains control of the Government
Role range: 1216-1272
1262
Papal Bull
Henry obtained a papal bull in 1262 exempting him from his oath and both sides began to raise armies
Role range: 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Henry obtained a papal bull in 1262 exempting him from his oath and both sides began to raise armies
Role range: 1216-1272
Papal Bull
Henry obtained a papal bull in 1262 exempting him from his oath and both sides began to raise armies
Role range: 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
The Royalists were led by Prince Edward, Henrys eldest son. Henry obtained a papal bull in 1262 exempting him from his oath and both sides began to raise armies
Role range: 1216-1272
1263
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Henry accepts de Montforts terms, de Montfort then occupies London
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Siege of London
Henry accepts de Montforts terms, de Montfort then occupies London
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Both sides agree to submit the Provisions of Oxford to Louis IX for judgement
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Provisions of Oxford
Both sides agree to submit the Provisions of Oxford to Louis IX for judgement. Forced to confirm the Provisions of Oxford & reinstate Hugh Despenser as Justiciar. Crosses the Channel to Amiens to hear Louis IXs judgement on the Provisions of Oxford
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Provisions-Westminster
Re-issues the provisions of Westminster
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Rebellion of Rebels in Tower of London
Forced to seek refuge in the Tower of London
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Restoration
Forced to confirm the Provisions of Oxford & reinstate Hugh Despenser as Justiciar
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
1264
Rebellion of Rebels in Amiens
Mise of Amiens, judgment of Louis ix in favor of Henry III & against the Barons
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Mise of Amiens
Louis IX rules in Henrys favour
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Mise of Amiens
The Oxford Provisions are declared void by the Mise of Amiens. A judgement of Louis IX in favor of Henry III against the English barons
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1226-1270
Mise of Amiens
The Provisions of Oxford are declared invalid
Role range: 1263-1267 – 12l26-12
Provisions of Oxford
The Oxford Provisions are declared void by the Mise of Amiens
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1226-1270
Rebellion of Henry III
Joined by Prince Edward, the war against the Barons begins
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Siege of Northampton
The Royal Army attacks Simon Montfort but is held back on the first day
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Capture of Northampton
Prince Edward captures Northampton from the rebellious barons
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Capture of Leicester
Leicester surrenders to Henry III
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Capture of Northampton
Nottingham surrenders to Henry III
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Capture of Rochester
Simon de Montfort captures Rochester
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Siege of Nottingham
The Royal Army captures Nottingham
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Siege of Northampton
The Royal Army captures Simon Montfort & captures his head quarters at Northampton
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Battle of Lewes
The short period that followed was the closest England was to come to complete abolition of the monarchy until the Commonwealth period of 1649-1660. Captured & imprisoned by Simon de Montfort who dictates peace terms
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Commonwealth
The short period that followed was the closest England was to come to complete abolition of the monarchy until the Commonwealth period of 1649-1660
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Constitution of England
Forced to accept de Montforts conditions & the rule of the Barons
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Peace
Government reform is confirmed
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Constitution of England
De Montfort calls up a pre-Parliament
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Siege of Rochester
Sends forces from Nottingham to succesfully relieve Rochester from Simon de Montfort
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
1265
Constitution of England
For the 1st time England is represented in a single chamber at Westminster Hall
Role range: 1216-1272
Parliament
Parliament opens with representitives from country gentry & town burgesses. For the 1st time England is represented in a single chamber at Westminster Hall
Role range: 1216-1272
Reform of Parliament
For the 1st time England is represented in a single chamber at Westminster Hall
Role range: 1216-1272
Battle of Evesham
Pleas for his life at Evesham, "Slay me not! I am Henry of Winchester your King". Henry escapes captivity from Simon de Montfort & joins his son Prince Edward
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Restoration
The acts of the revolutionary Government are denounced. Issues a proclamation announcing he is resuming the exercise of royal power. Baronial ministers & sheriffs are replaced by royalists
Role range: 1216-1272
Rebellion of Rebels in London
All those who had taken arms against the King & Edward are disinherited
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Disinheritence of Barons
All those who had taken arms against the King & Edward are disinherited
Role range: 1263-1267 – 1216-1272
Records, sources and methodology
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