Alliance Simon de Montfort and Prince Llewellyn
Earl Simon meets Prince Llewellyn & is promised 5,000 Welsh spearmen
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June 11 in History
This permanent archive page contains 139 World History Database records for June 11, spanning 1265 to 2026. Recorded topics include Alliance Simon de Montfort and Prince Llewellyn; Death of Roger Bacon; Alliance Writes a letter appealing to the Northern Nobles to and him in London.
Total: 139Events: 111Births: 3Deaths: 10Battles: 11Coronations: 4Countries: 25
Events on June 11
Alliance Writes a letter appealing to the Northern Nobles to and him in London
Writes a letter appealing to the Northern Nobles to join forces with him in London
Assassination of James III
Assassinated during the Battle of Sauchieburn
Alliance Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII
Marries Henry VIII at Grey Friars Church, re-allying England with Spain
Alliance England and Spain
Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon re-allies England with Spain
Marriage
Marries Henry VIII at Grey Friars Church, re-allying England with Spain
Marriage
Marries Catherine of Aragon, his dead brothers widow, daughter of Ferdinand II
Kildare Rebellion
Thomas FitzGerald, known as Silken Thomas, renounces allegiance to Henry VIII at St Mary's Abbey in Dublin.
Silken Thomas Rebellion
Thomas FitzGerald publicly renounces allegiance to Henry VIII at St Mary's Abbey in Dublin.
Scottish Constitutional Challenge
Scottish legislation proceeds without the King’s assent during the constitutional confrontation.
Scottish Constitutional Challenge
Scottish legislation proceeds without the King’s assent during the constitutional confrontation.
Scottish Constitutional Challenge
Helps frame the legal arguments behind Scotland's parliamentary challenge
Scottish Parliamentary Acts
The Scottish Parliament asserts that its measures may become law without royal assent.
Scottish Parliamentary Acts
The Scottish Parliament asserts that its measures may become law without royal assent.
Scottish Parliamentary Session Ends
The second Scottish parliamentary session ends after challenging royal authority.
Scottish Parliamentary Session Ends
The second Scottish parliamentary session ends after challenging royal authority.
Capture of Liverpool
Captures the earthworks of Liverpool
Siege of Liverpool
Rupert gathers an army of 14,000 and is ready to march on York. Captures the earthworks of Liverpool
Siege of York
Rupert gathers an army of 14,000 & is ready to march on York
Mobilization
Cromwell moves toward Fairfax before the Naseby campaign as Parliament concentrates forces against Charles I.
Constitution of England
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Legislation
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Succession
Succeeds as Shah Of India. Farrukhsiyars reign marks the ascendancy of the Saiyid brothers who monopolize state power and reduce the Emperor to an effective figurehead
Rule of Silesia
Prussia is awarded Upper & Lower Silesia in the Treaty of Breslau
Rule of Silesia
Under the Treaty of Breslau Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia
Treaty of Breslau
Treaty signed by Frederick & Maria Theresa, Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia. A peace Treaty is signed after Prussian victory over Austria at Chotusitz
Treaty of Breslau
Treaty signed by Frederick & Maria Theresa, Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia
Declaration of Independence
Congress appoints Jefferson to a committee to draft the declaration of independence
Independence of United States of America
Congress appoints Jefferson to a committee to draft the declaration of independence
Post Captain
Is promoted post captain at a young age.
Break with Paoli
Napoleon's conflict with Pasquale Paoli forced the Bonaparte family to leave Corsica and seek safety in mainland France.
Capture of Malta
Napoleon captured Malta during the voyage to Egypt, removing the Knights of Saint John from control of the island.
Invasion of New Granada
Leaves his base with 2,500 men to liberate New Granada
Legislation
Parliamentary Reform Bill, passes the Scottish Parliamentary Reform Bill
Reform of Parliament
Parliamentary Reform Bill, passes the Scottish Parliamentary Reform Bill
Wallachian Revolution
Supports the revolutionary programme in Wallachia.
Presidential Election
Lincoln defeats Stephen Douglas John C Breckinridge and John Bell in the 1860 presidential election
Presidential Election
Lincoln is elected 16th President of the United States
End of Fonnesbech Government
The Fonnesbech Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Estrup Government
Begins the Estrup Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
BNAE
The British National Antarctic Expedition, later known as the Discovery Expedition, was a joint enterprise of the RGS and the Royal Society
Discovery Expedition
The British National Antarctic Expedition, later known as the Discovery Expedition, was a joint enterprise of the RGS and the Royal Society. Scott appears at the Markham residence and volunteered to lead the Discovery Expedition
National Antarctic Expedition
The British National Antarctic Expedition, later known as the Discovery Expedition, was a joint enterprise of the RGS and the Royal Society
Royal Society
The British National Antarctic Expedition, later known as the Discovery Expedition, was a joint enterprise of the RGS and the Royal Society
Killing of Sugiyama Akira
Is killed by soldiers of Dong Fuxiang.
Killing of Sugiyama Akira
His soldiers kill Japanese legation secretary Sugiyama Akira.
Siege of Beijing
The first Boxer, dressed in his finery, was seen in the Legation Quarter. The German Minister, Clemens von Ketteler, and German soldiers captured a Boxer boy and inexplicably executed him. In response, thousands of Boxers burst into the walled city of Beijing that afternoon and burned many of the Christian churches and cathedrals in the city, burning some victims alive
Siege of Beijing
Soldiers at the British Embassy and German Legations shot and killed several Boxers, alienating the Chinese population of the city and nudging the Qing Government toward support of the Boxers
The Boxers
The first Boxer, dressed in his finery, was seen in the Legation Quarter. The German Minister, Clemens von Ketteler, and German soldiers captured a Boxer boy and inexplicably executed him. In response, thousands of Boxers burst into the walled city of Beijing that afternoon and burned many of the Christian churches and cathedrals in the city, burning some victims alive
Education
Graduates from the United States Military Academy at West Point
Dismissal
Dismissed as Minister of War
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Abdication of Constantine I
Allied pressure forces Constantine to leave the throne and depart Greece.
Accession of King Alexander
Alexander succeeds his father as king during the National Schism.
Major Redmond Tribute Delivered
Pays tribute in Parliament to Major William Redmond after his death during the Messines fighting.
Committees of Poor Peasants
The Soviet government creates Committees of Poor Peasants to support grain procurement and weaken wealthier village households.
Peace
The British Government & Sinn Fein agree a truce
Appointment as Arsenal Manager
Is appointed Arsenal manager and begins the period that transforms the club into a major English force.
National Health Insurance
Answers Commons questions on national health insurance as Minister of Health.
Supreme War Council
Meets French leaders as the French front collapses.
Great Britain and Soviet Russia Treaty
Speaks during Commons consideration of the Anglo-Soviet treaty of alliance.
Capture of Pantelleria
Eisenhowers forces capture the Italian island of Pantelleria
Fall of Pantelleria
Faces another strategic setback when the Italian island fortress of Pantelleria surrenders to the Allies.
Free French
Leads the Free French against Rommel for 16 days
Operation Roundup
Expresses displeasure to Churchill & Roosevelt over the postponement of "Round Up"
Pantelleria Surrender
Surrenders the fortified island of Pantelleria after sustained Allied air and naval bombardment.
Stalin sends a message to Churchill asking for a Second Front
Stalin sends a message to Churchill asking for a Second Front
Capture of Carentan
Carentan is captured, uniting all the American forces
Operation Overlord
Manages to land 16 Divisions ashore facing 14 enemy Divisions
Franck Report
Franck's committee issues a report urging international control of atomic energy and recommending a demonstration before combat use.
IG Farben Trial Concludes
The evidentiary proceedings in the IG Farben Case concluded after a lengthy trial.
Nationalisation
Groza's government nationalises major industrial, banking, and transport enterprises.
Buddhist Crisis
Faces international outrage after Buddhist protests and repression
Civil Rights Address
Responds to Birmingham events by urging federal civil rights legislation.
Self-Immolation
Self-immolates in protest against the Diem government's treatment of Buddhists
Self-Immolation Crisis
His self-immolation intensifies US concern over the Diem government
Employee Fingerprinting Objection
An FBI memorandum recorded that Truly objected to a proposal to fingerprint all Texas School Book Depository employees during the continuing investigation.
Greek-Turkish Talks Rejected
Papandreou rejects direct bilateral talks while seeking an international settlement for Cyprus.
Resignation of Phan Huy Quat
Quat resigns as civilian rule collapses before the military government takes over
US Relations Restored
Restores diplomatic relations with the United States after neutrality assurances
Wheelus Air Base Evacuation
The last United States forces leave Wheelus Air Base under the revolutionary government.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 3rd term
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Nigel Lawson is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer on 11 June 1983.
Deputy Leadership Resignation
Healey steps down as Labour’s deputy leader after the party’s general-election defeat.
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Geoffrey Howe is appointed Foreign Secretary on 11 June 1983.
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
Vega 1 Venus Balloon
Vega 1 releases a balloon that drifts through Venus's cloud layer while measuring winds and atmospheric conditions.
Blaby Re-election 1987
Wins re-election as Conservative Member of Parliament for Blaby at the 1987 general election and continues serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
East Surrey Re-election 1987
Wins re-election as Conservative Member of Parliament for East Surrey at the 1987 general election.
Election
The Labour Party win 30.8% of votes cast & 229 MPs
Election
The Conservatives win 42.3% of votes cast & 376 MPs. The Conservative majority is cut to 101. Conservatives 375, Labour 229, Liberals 17, SDP 5 & others 24
Election
Wins a third consecutive Conservative general election victory.
General Election Re-election
Brown retains Dunfermline East at the general election.
Loss of South Down Seat
Loses South Down to SDLP candidate Eddie McGrady by 731 votes, bringing his parliamentary career to an end.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 3rd term
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Trident
The Conservative election victory confirms continued support for the Trident programme
Election
Elected President of Peru
The Mix
Releases The Mix, reworking earlier Kraftwerk material with updated digital production.
The Mix
Participates in The Mix as Kraftwerk revise their catalogue for a digital era.
Heathen
Reunites with David Bowie for Heathen, their first full album together in many years.
Pluto Moons
Hubble images of the Pluto system provide an earlier comparison epoch later used in searches for faint satellites.
Multilateral Debt Relief
G8 finance ministers agree debt cancellation for qualifying low-income countries.
World Cup Goal Against Serbia and Montenegro
Scores the only goal as the Netherlands defeat Serbia and Montenegro 1-0.
Turn It On Again Tour
Returns to large-scale touring with Genesis during the Turn It On Again reunion.
Turn It On Again Tour
Reunites with Banks and Rutherford for the Turn It On Again tour.
Turn It On Again Tour
Tours again with Genesis as the group returns to stadium audiences.
Victoria
Directs Victoria, noted for its single-take structure.
Palestinian Territories Financial Aid
Announces UK financial aid for basic services and stability in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
EU Presidency Priorities
Presents Ireland's priorities for the 2026 Council Presidency, focusing on competitiveness, values and security.
Births on June 11
Birth of Richard Strauss
Birth of Richard Strauss
Birth of Gene Wilder
Birth of Gene Wilder
Birth of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
The Wembley celebrations are broadcast to 1 billion worldwide. 80,000 pack Wembley stadium to celebrate Mandelas 70th birthday
Deaths on June 11
Death of Roger Bacon
Death of Roger Bacon
Death of James III
Death of James III, assassinated during the Battle of Sauchieburn
Death before Treaty
Mary of Guise dies before the Treaty of Edinburgh is concluded
Death of Mary of Guise
Mary of Guise dies as the siege and political crisis continue
Death of Mary of Guise
Mary of Guise dies during the crisis of the Scottish Reformation
Death of George I
Death of George I, of apoplexy on his way to Hanover. Death of George I, at Osnabruck Castle in the room he was born in
Death of Kerensky
Death of Alexander Fedorovich Kerensky
Death of John Wayne
Death of John Wayne
Death of John Wayne
Death of John Wayne, age 72
Death of Bernard Bresslaw
Death of Bernard Bresslaw
Battles on June 11
Battle of Sauchieburn
Dies in an effort to suppress a nobles revolt
Battle of Riachuelo
Suffers a major naval defeat that weakens Paraguay's river strategy.
Battle of Diamond Hill
Botha commands the Boer defence at Diamond Hill and withdraws after two days of fighting.
Battle of Diamond Hill
Hamilton commands part of the British force attacking Boer positions east of Pretoria at Diamond Hill.
Battle of Matz
Although the Germans made progress on the first day, the French organized a counter-attack on 11th June
Battle of Bir-Hakeim
Leads the Free French against Rommel for 16 days. Forced to withdraw but has given the British valuable time in which to regroup
Battle of Mount Harriet
Commands 42 Commando at Mount Harriet.
Battle of Mount Longdon
Commands 3 Para at Mount Longdon.
Battle of Stanley
Sergeant Ian McKay of 3 Para is killed on Mount Longdon and subsequently awarded Victoria Cross
Battle of Stanley
Battle for Stanley begins on Mount Longdon, Mount Harriet and Two Sisters
Battle of Two Sisters
Commands 45 Commando at Two Sisters.
Coronations on June 11
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland
Coronation
Fails to escape France in support of the emigres through the north east frontier
Coronation of Louis XVI
Louis XVI failed to escape France in support of the emigres through the north east frontier.
Coronation of Louis XVI
Louis XVI was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral.