Birth of Richard of Cornwall5 January 1209
Birth of Richard of Cornwall, son of John I & Isabella dAngouleme
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Richard of Cornwall Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Richard of Cornwall, based on 19 World History Database records associated with England.
19 records1209–127216 events13 places
Chronological biography
1209
1225
Invasion of France1225
Despatched by his brother Henry III to recover lost French territories
Siege of La Reole13 November 1225
The burgesses of La Reole open their gates to the Earl of Cornwall
1226
Capture of Gascony1226
Commands an expedition that captures Gascony
Rule of Gascony1226
Commands an expedition that captures Gascony
Treaty of Poitevin1226
The Treaty of Poitevin is signed within 2 weeks of Louis death. Agrees treaties with de Mauleon & Poitevin to win back French land
1231
Marriage13 March 1231
Marries Lady Isabella Marshal, daughter of William Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke
1243
Marriage23 November 1243
Marries Sanchia of Provence, daughter of Raimond-Berengar V de Provence
1244
Truce Agreement14 August 1244
Negotiates a truce between England & Scotland
1257
Coronation1257
Crowned King of the Romans, 1257-1792
Holy Roman Emperor1257
Elected Holy Roman Emperor
Succession1257
Elected Holy Roman Emperor
1264
Arrest of Richard of Cornwall14 May 1264
Taken prisoner at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes14 May 1264
Taken prisoner at the Battle of Lewes
1265
Arrest of Richard of CornwallAugust 1265
Released from prison after the Battle of Evesham
1266
Dictum of Kenilworth1266
Helps obtain the Dictum of Kenilworth
1269
Marriage16 June 1269
Marries Beatrix von Falkenburg, daughter of Dirk II von Falkenburg
1272
BurialApril 1272
Buried at Hayles Abbey
Death of Richard of Cornwall2 April 1272
Death of Richard of Cornwall, at Berkhamsted Castle
Titles and roles
Earl
Record provenance
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