Arthur of Brittany Biography and Timeline

Birth of Arthur of Brittany

Birth of Arthur of Brittany, son of Geoffrey, 4th son of Henry II

Succession

Under the Treaty of Messina Richard I names Arthur of Brittany as his succesor if he should die without issue

Treaty of Messina

Under the Treaty of Messina Richard I names Arthur of Brittany as his succesor if he should die without issue

Succession

Named by Richard I as his successor to the English throne

Succession

Claims the throne of England after the death of Richard

Arrest of Arthur of Brittany

Captured by his uncle King John of England during the Battle of Mirabeau

Battle of Mirabeau

Captured by his uncle King John of England during the Battle of Mirabeau. After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine

Capture of Anjou

Phillip II captures Anjou from John & gives it to Johns nephwe Arthur of Brittany

Role range: 1180-1223

Capture of Aquitaine

Phillip II captures Aquitaine from John & gives it to Johns nephwe Arthur of Brittany

Role range: 1180-1223

Rule of Anjou

Phillip II captures Anjou from John & gives it to Johns nephwe Arthur of Brittany

Role range: 1180-1223

Rule of Poitou

Phillip II captures Poitu from John & gives it to Johns nephwe Arthur of Brittany

Role range: 1180-1223

Assassination of Arthur of Brittany

John has Arthur of Brittany killed to prevent Arthur from claiming the English throne. After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine

Death of Arthur of Brittany

Death of Arthur of Brittany, assassinated