Homage
Pays homage to John who then recognizes Llewelyns capture of north Wales
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July 11 in History
This permanent archive page contains 199 World History Database records for July 11, spanning 1200 to 2025. Recorded topics include Homage; Birth of Robert I; Abdication.
Total: 199Events: 172Births: 2Deaths: 2Battles: 23Countries: 32
Events on July 11
Abdication
John Balliol renounces his crown & Kingdom in front of Edward I
Rule of Scotland
John Balliol renounces his crown & Kingdom in front of Edward I. At Brechin Edward subjected John to the humiliation of having his royal regalia stripped from him
Rule of Scotland
John Balliol renounces his crown & Kingdom in front of Edward I
Siege of Edinburgh
The Earl of Surrey routes the Scottish army at the Battle of Dunbar and by 11th July Edinburgh Castle had fallen and John had surrendered
Courtrai Defeat Weakens French Control
The French defeat at Courtrai sharply weakens Philip IV's effort to absorb Flanders.
Election
John XXII declares Louis IVs election null & void
Election
John XXII declares Louis IVs election null & void
Holy Roman Empire
John XXII declares Louis IVs election null & void
Rule of Empire
John XXII declares Louis IVs election null & void
Rule of Empire
John XXII declares Louis IVs election null & void
Invasion of France
Sets sail with 750 ships, 15,000 men including 9,000 archers, 4,000 infantry & 2,000 cavalry for a 2nd invasion
Marriage
Marries Isabelle Neville, daughter of the Earl of Warwick
Excommunication
Clement VII excommunicates Henry VIII
Excommunication
Clement VII declares Anne & Henrys children illegitimate
Excommunication
Excommunicated by Pope Clement VII. Clement VII declares the divorce from Catherine illegal. Clement VII declares Anne & Henry's children illegitimate
Excommunication
Pope Clement VII threatens Henry VIII with excommunication unless he abandons the marriage to Anne Boleyn.
Succession
Clement VII declares Anne & Henrys children illegitimate
Legislation
The Ten Articles are passed
Legislation
The Ten Articles of Protestant faith are passed
Reform of Church Governance
The Ten Articles of Protestant faith are passed
Siege of Milan
Organizes a joint attack by Savoy, Mantua & Parma on Spanish held Milan
Capture of Bonn Outwork
Flodroff cooperates with Brandenburg forces in taking an important defensive position near Bonn.
Capture of Bonn Outwork
Schoning helps capture a key fortification near Bonn before the formal siege begins.
Exile of James II
Forced to embark for France from Kinsale after defeat at the Battle of the Boyne
Academy of Arts
Founds the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin.
Forced March to Oudenaarde
Moves quickly to bring the French army to battle.
French Defeat at Oudenaarde
Vendome's forces suffer defeat at Oudenaarde after confused command and rapid Allied concentration.
Oudenaarde Envelopment
Uses Allied cavalry to envelop the French right at Oudenaarde, helping force Vendome's army into retreat.
Siege of Tournai
Captures two major fortifications at Tournai
Succession
Signs the Treaty of Vienna supporting the success of Maria Theresa
Treaty of Vienna
Ends the Anglo-French entente. Emperor Charles VI is given support to his "pragmatic sanction" by Walpole
Treaty of Vienna
Ends the Anglo-French entente. Charles VI gains support for his "pragmatic sanction" for the succession Maria Theresa
Dismissal
Has Neckar dismissed in order to create a stronger Government under Baron de Breteuil
Dismissal
Has Neckar dismissed in order to create a stronger Government under Baron de Breteuil.
Lafayette Links Rights Declaration to Constitutional Government
Lafayette argues that a concise declaration should guide constitutional institutions by stating enduring principles of natural and social rights.
Lafayette Presents Draft Declaration of Rights
Lafayette presents his draft Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen to the National Assembly.
Genoa Mission
Napoleon was sent on a mission to Genoa connected with French military and diplomatic planning in northern Italy.
Invasion of Egypt
The Anglo-Turkish armada begins to bombard Alexandria
Marriage
William IV marries Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
Marriage
William IV marries Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
Peace
Under the peace of Villafranca Venice remains Austrian. Under the peace of Villafranca Tuscany & Modena are to be restored. Under the peace of Villafranca Parma & Lombardy are ceded to France. The preliminary peace of Villafranca
Rule of Lombardy
Under the peace of Villafranca Parma & Lombardy are ceded to France
Rule of Parma
Under the peace of Villafranca Parma & Lombardy are ceded to France
Rule of Venice
Under the peace of Villafranca Venice remains Austrian
End of Monrad Government
The Monrad Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Second Bluhme Government
Begins the Second Bluhme Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
Meeting with Gorchakov & secures an understanding with Russia
Meets Gorchakov & secures an understanding with Russia
Alexandria Forts Bombarded
British warships attack coastal defences during the Egyptian crisis.
Bombardment of Alexandria
Bombards Alexandria during the intervention that leads to British occupation of Egypt and control of the canal route.
Bombardment of Alexandria
Orders the bombardment of Egyptian forts at Alexandria.
Prime Minister of Canada
Becomes the first French Canadian prime minister.
Exile of Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin
Travels to Finland for a rest
July Days
Faces rising opposition as defeat and disorder damage the government.
July Days
Faces rising opposition as the government crisis deepens before the July Days.
July Days
Faces political danger as the Bolshevik press is suppressed.
July Days
Prepares to flee toward Finland while avoiding arrest.
July Days
Comes under suspicion for the role of Kronstadt sailors.
July Days
Faces repression after the sailors' role in the demonstrations.
July Days
Helps rebuild party communications after arrests and raids.
July Days
Escapes Petrograd with Lenin after the crackdown.
Kerensky Offensive
Works with German commanders as the counteroffensive is prepared.
Kerensky Offensive
Coordinates forces preparing to exploit Russian weakness.
Provisional Government
Helps found a provisional Government
Exile of Maustafa Kemal Ataturk
Exiled by the Sultan
Curzon Note Sent
Curzon sends Soviet Foreign Commissar Chicherin the British armistice proposal that gives the provisional Allied boundary its enduring name.
Eastern Galicia Extension
Curzon's proposal extends the earlier provisional line south through Galicia, west of Rawa Ruska and east of Przemysl, to the Carpathians.
Polish Withdrawal Proposal
Curzon's note proposes that Polish forces withdraw to the provisional eastern line established by the Peace Conference.
Soviet Stand-Off Proposal
The British armistice proposal calls for Soviet forces to remain fifty kilometres east of the proposed line outside Eastern Galicia.
NSDAP
Adolf Hitler resigns from the party to force the hand of Anton Drexler not to unite with the DSP
War of Independence Truce
Accepts the truce that ends major hostilities in the War of Independence and opens the way to negotiations.
Nobel Lecture
Delivers his Nobel lecture on fundamental ideas and problems of relativity.
Exile of Leon Trotsky
Trotsky is refused political asylum in Britain
Alliance Austria and Germany
Austria agrees that her foreign policy would be determined as a "German State"
Alliance Austria and Germany
Austria agrees that her foreign policy would be determined as a "German State"
Amnesty
An amnesty is granted to Austrian NAZIs in prison
Foreign Secretary of Austria
Appointed Foreign Minister, Nazi supporter
Germany confirms Austrias sovereignty & promises not to interfere in internal affairs
Germany confirms Austrias sovereignty & promises not to interfere in internal affairs
Independence of Austria
Confirms Austrias sovereignty & promises not to interfere in its internal affairs
Independence of Germany
Confirms Austrias sovereignty & promises not to interfere in its internal affairs
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior, Nazi supporter
Border Settlement at Moscow
Russian troops begin to clash with the Japanese on the border of Manzhouguo
Air Defence Research Committee
Reviews the final day of the Air Defence Research Committee.
Chain Home Radar Network
Twenty radar stations can detect aircraft above ten thousand feet.
Head of State
Appointed Head of State in France
Head of State
Formally proclaimed head of State in France
Invasion of Great Britain
Raeder advises British invasion as a last resort to force Britain to sue for peace
Operation Sea Lion
Military chiefs meet to discuss the invasion of Britain but Raeder advises against
Citadel
Defends the Second Army at the River Orel against Russian counter-attack
Second Army
Defends the Second Army at the River Orel against Russian counter-attack
Invasion of Sicily
Transfers Tactical HQ from Malta to the front at Sicily
Capture of Minsk
Army Group Centre loses 28 Divisions, the way to Poland is open to the Red Army
Capture of Minsk
Army Group Centre loses 28 Divisions, the way to Poland is open to the Red Army
Capture of Minsk
The way to Poland is open to the Red Army
Capture of Vilna
Captures Vilna from the Germans
Capture of Vitebsk
Captures Vitebsk from the Germans
United States Citizenship
Becomes a naturalized citizen of the United States together with his wife Laura Fermi.
Gadget Assembly Begins
Assembly of the Trinity device, known as Gadget, begins as components are prepared for transfer to the test tower.
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Appointed NATO military chief
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Appointed NATO military chief
Republican Presidential Nomination
Wins the Republican Party nomination for President at the national convention.
Vice Presidency
Receives the Vice Presidential Nomination
Presidential Election
Is elected president as the only candidate after the military coup that brought him to power.
Battalion 18 Lands
Quevedo lands Battalion 18 near the mouth of the La Plata River.
Blocking Position at La Plata
Del Rio's squad occupies a position helping close the encirclement.
Deployment at Purialon
Cuevas moves into position to prevent army reinforcements reaching Battalion 18.
El Jigue Encirclement Ordered
Castro orders rebel units to surround Battalion 18 at El Jigue.
Forward Position at El Jigue
Perez deploys his squad directly opposite Battalion 18's camp.
Forward Position at El Jigue
Rodriguez and his fighters hold a position facing the surrounded battalion.
La Plata River Blocked
Garcia positions fighters to block Battalion 18's route toward the coast.
Operation Verano
Operation Verano suffers a major defeat at La Plata.
Katanga Secession Declared
Declares Katanga independent from the central government during the opening phase of the Congo Crisis.
President of United States of America
Appointed Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party
Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
NASA adopts lunar orbit rendezvous for Apollo lunar landing missions.
President of Ecuador
Appointed military junta exercising presidential authority in Ecuador
Space Oddity
Releases Space Oddity shortly before the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Copper Nationalization
Signs the constitutional reform unanimously approved by Congress to nationalize the major copper mines.
Nationalization
Congress unanimously approves nationalization of the large copper mines
Nationalization of Copper
Promulgates the unanimous constitutional amendment nationalizing the large copper mines.
White House Staff Inquiry
Guides renewed Phase I hearings examining White House staff conduct and the relationship between presidential aides, campaign operations and Watergate-related activities.
Attack on Inflation
The Government accepts a six pound weekly limit for pay settlements in the next pay round.
Economy of Great Britain
Announces the Government's anti-inflation policy
Inflation
Announces the Government's anti-inflation policy
Pay Limit
Announces the need to legislate for statutory pay limits in the Commons
Pay Policy
Healey supports the 6 pounds weekly limit as part of the anti-inflation package.
Pay Policy
Announces the Attack on Inflation policy with a flat weekly pay limit.
Six Pound Pay Limit
Healey supports a voluntary limit of six pounds on weekly pay increases to slow inflation.
Social Contract
Healey backs the six pounds weekly pay limit as part of the anti-inflation package.
Social Contract
Announces the Attack on Inflation programme tied to the Social Contract.
Dismissal
The Revolutionary Command Council decide to replace Bakr
1982 Final Goal
Scores Italy's second goal in the final and celebrates with an iconic run.
1982 Final Third Goal
Scores Italy's third goal in the 3-1 final victory over West Germany.
Italy World Cup Captain
Captains Italy to its third World Cup title at the age of forty.
Italy World Cup Title Manager
Coaches Italy to its first World Cup title since 1938.
European Political Cooperation Meeting
Attends a European political cooperation meeting in Paris discussing the Soviet Union, eastern Europe, the Middle East, southern Africa, Cambodia and China.
Oka Crisis
Faces the Oka Crisis over land and Indigenous rights.
President Clinton extends full diplomatic recognition to Vietnam normalizing relations
President Clinton extends full diplomatic recognition to Vietnam normalizing relations with the communist nation 22 years after US disengagement from the war with Hanoi
President Clinton extends full diplomatic recognition to Vietnam normalizing relations
President Clinton extends full diplomatic recognition to Vietnam normalizing relations with the communist nation 22 years after US disengagement from the war with Hanoi
Siege of Srebrenica
The Drina Battalion of Bosnian Serbs overruns the UN-protected "safe area" of Srebrenica
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Camp David Summit
Attends final-status talks with Ehud Barak and President Clinton.
Camp David Summit
Opens final-status talks with Arafat under US mediation.
Camp David Summit
Convenes Barak and Arafat for final-status negotiations.
Copa America Semi-Final Chip Against Mexico
Scores a deft chipped goal as Argentina defeat Mexico 3-0 in the Copa America semi-final.
Transfer
Beckhams contract with Los Angeles Galaxy takes effect on 11 July, and on 13 July, is officially unveiled as a Galaxy player at The Home Depot Center
Economy of Cuba
President Raul Castro warns Cubans to prepare for a "realistic" brand of communism that is economically viable and does away with excessive state subsidies designed to promote equality on the island
Oil Price Record
Brown's government confronts inflationary pressure as oil prices reach a record level.
2010 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball after leading Uruguay to the semi-finals.
2010 Golden Boot
Claims the Golden Boot on assists after scoring five goals for Germany.
Spain Captain Becomes World Champion
Makes decisive saves during the final against the Netherlands.
Spain Defensive World Champion
Starts every match during the title-winning tournament.
Spain Midfield World Champion
Controls possession and creates chances throughout the tournament.
Spain World Champions
Defeats the Netherlands after extra time in Johannesburg.
Spain World Championship Winner
Delivers the goal securing Spain's first World Cup.
World Cup Final
Starts for the Netherlands in the World Cup final against Spain.
World Cup Final
Starts for the Netherlands in the World Cup final against Spain after scoring five goals during the tournament.
World Cup Final Goal
Scores the extra-time winner against the Netherlands.
World Cup Final Save from Robben
Saves Arjen Robben's one-on-one chance before Spain win the final in extra time.
World Cup Victory
Captains Spain to its first FIFA World Cup title.
World Cup Victory
Guides Spain to its first FIFA World Cup title.
World Cup Victory
Helps Spain win its first FIFA World Cup.
World Cup Victory
Helps Spain win its first FIFA World Cup.
Brexit
Withdraws from the Conservative leadership contest.
Brexit
Becomes Conservative leader after Andrea Leadsom withdraws from the contest.
Brexit
Becomes Conservative leader after Andrea Leadsom withdraws.
Large Hadron Collider Luminosity
Sees Large Hadron Collider performance exceed expectations as ATLAS and CMS rapidly accumulate substantially more Run 2 collision data.
NATO Brussels Summit
Presses allies on burden-sharing at NATO summit.
Vilnius NATO Summit
Presses NATO allies for a clearer path toward Ukrainian membership and stronger security guarantees.
Washington NATO Summit
Participates in the NATO summit and presses allies for air defense, weapons and an irreversible membership path.
May GDP Contraction
ONS estimates that monthly GDP fell by 0.1 percent in May 2025.
Three-Month GDP Growth to May
ONS estimates that GDP grew by 0.5 percent in the three months to May.
Births on July 11
Birth of Robert I
Birth of Robert I, born in Turnberry Castle, grandson of Robert VII de Bruce of both Norman and Celtic ancestry
Birth of Diana Churchill
Birth of Diana Churchill, daughter of Winston & Clemantine Churchill
Deaths on July 11
Death of James Cook
Returns to Hawaii from the North West Passage & killed in a scuffle with the Islanders
Death of Laurence Olivier
Death of Laurence Olivier
Battles on July 11
Battle of Courtrai
The French heavy cavalry is defeated by Flemish infantry caught in the mud. 700 Spurs are from the French Knights by the Flemish infantry, "battle of the Spurs"
Battle of Courtrai
The French are defeated, Philip can no longer support the Scottish nationalists
Battle of Oudenaarde
The Duke of Burgundy shares command during the French defeat at Oudenaarde.
Battle of Oudenaarde
Leads the Allied advance guard before Oudenaarde.
Battle of Oudenaarde
John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, fights at the Battle of Oudenaarde.
Battle of Oudenaarde
Marlborough and Eugene defeat the French army at Oudenaarde.
Battle of Oudenaarde
John Dalrymple commands a brigade at Oudenaarde during Marlborough and Eugene's victory over the French.
Battle of Oudenaarde
Plays a major role at the Battle of Oudenarde
Battle of Oudenaarde
Marlborough & Eugene defeat the French under the Duke of Burgundy & Vendome
Battle of Oudenaarde
Marlborough & Eugene defeat the French under the Duke of Burgundy & Vendome
Battle of Oudenaarde
Fights at the Battle of Oudenaarde
Battle of Oudenaarde
Vendome commands French forces during the defeat at Oudenaarde.
Battle of Oudenarde
Suffers defeat during the Flanders campaign.
Oudenaarde Battle Won by Allied Army
Marlborough defeats the French at Oudenaarde and restores Allied strategic initiative in Flanders.
Battle of Courtrai
The Allied English & Austrian army is defeated by General Charles Pichegru
Battle of Courtrai
The French defeat the Allied English & Austrian army of Count Charles Von Clerfayt
Battle of Aboukir Bay
Lands the Turkish forces at Aboukir, 60 transports & 15,000 troops. General Marmont is forced to withdraw to Alexandria & await Napoleon's orders
Battle of Britain
Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, Commander in Chief of the Kriegsmarine (German Navy), told Hitler that an invasion could only be contemplated as a last resort, and only after full air superiority had been achieved
Battle of El Jigue
Guevara participates during the fighting around El Jigue as Batista's summer offensive begins to fail.
Battle of La Plata
Defeats a Batista battalion during Operation Verano.
Battle of La Plata
General Eulogio Cantillo's forces begin an operation near La Plata intended to strike Fidel Castro's Sierra Maestra positions.
Battle of La Plata
The Battle of La Plata begins as part of Operation Verano, the Batista government's summer offensive against the Sierra Maestra rebels.
Battle of La Plata Begins
Castro directs the encirclement of Battalion 18 during the Battle of La Plata.