Knighthood
Knighted by King David I of Scotland, his great uncle, at Carlisle
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May 22 in History
This permanent archive page contains 237 World History Database records for May 22, spanning 337 to 2025. Recorded topics include Death of Constantine I; Death of Constantine I the Great; Knighthood.
Total: 237Events: 207Births: 5Deaths: 10Battles: 15Countries: 28
Events on May 22
Rule of Evreux
Under the Treaty of Goulet John cedes Evreux to Philip II
Rule of Vexin
Cedes Vexin & Evreux to Philip II under the Treaty of Le Goulet
Rule of Vexin
Under the Treaty of Goulet John I cedes Vexin to Philip II
Treaty of Goulet, Le
John I is recognized as overlord of English lands in France. John cedes Norman Vexin & Evreux to Philip II
Treaty of Le Goulet
Cedes Vexin & Evreux to Philip II under the Treaty of Le Goulet
Knighthood
Edward I knighted Roger Mortimer at Westminster Abbey on 22 May 1306 during a large ceremony involving more than two hundred other young nobles.
Knighthood at Westminster
Roger Mortimer was knighted at Westminster alongside Edward, Prince of Wales, and other young nobles.
Livery of Inheritance
Roger Mortimer received livery of his full inheritance after being knighted by Edward I in May 1306.
Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Appeal-Sachsenhausen
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Holy Roman Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Independence of Holy Roman Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Independence of Holy Roman Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Independence of Italy
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Independence of Italy
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Council of War
Holds a Council of War after hearing the Duke of York had arrived outside St Albans
Invasion of Italy
Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France
Siege of Naples
Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France
Alliance Henry VIII and Charles V
An alliance is agreed with Charles V against the French while a guest of Henry's
Alliance Holy League of Cognac
Enters the Holy League of Cognac with France, Venice & Milan against Charles V
Alliance League of Cognac
The League of Cognac is formed with the Pope, Milan, Venice, & Florence. The Alliance is formed against Charles V but is swiftly defeated
League of Cognac
Francis I renounces the Treaty of Madrid as it was made under duress
League of Cognac
Becomes "protector" of the Holy League of Cognac against Charles V
Treaty of Madrid
Renounces the Treaty of Madrid, claiming it was made under duress
Siege of Le Havre
Royal forces begin the siege to expel the English from Le Havre
Siege of Le Havre
Catherine supports the campaign to recover Le Havre from the English
Siege of Le Havre
Montmorency helps direct royal operations against English occupied Le Havre
Black Acts
Presides over the parliament associated with the Black Acts against Presbyterian independence
Defenestration
After the defenestration a provisional Government is formed under Count Mathias
Defenestration
Councillors Martinitz & Slawata are thrown out of the windows of Hradschin castle
Defenestration
Protestant rebels throw Habsburg officials from the window of the Castle Hradshin
Protestant Assembly
The radical Bohemian Protestants meet secretly and decide to act against the Habsburg regents
Provisional Government
After the defenestration a provisional Government is formed under Count Mathias
Reballion of Rebels in Bomemia
The radical Bohemian Protestants meet secretly and decide to act against the Habsburg regents
Treaty of Lubeck
Christian IV renounces his claims to Bishoprics within the Empire
Mobilization
Serves with Fairfax near Oxford as Parliamentarian forces try to contain Charles I's army.
Siege of Oxford
Siege of Oxford by Fairfax and the New Model Army
Exile of Richard Cromwell
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Parliament
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Resignation of Richard Cromwell
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Treaty of Dover
Charles declares to Louis XIV that he is a Catholic and wins his support
Treaty of Dover
Charles II is due to receive 160,000 pounds and 6,000 troops frfrfrom Louis XIV to suppress disorder
Treaty of Dover
Declares war against the Dutch for a subsidy frfrom Louis XIV in the Treaty of Dover
Treaty of Dover
Louis XIV hopes to gain Spanish territory and Charles II some Dutch land
Treaty of Dover
Will support Louis XIV to the Spanish monarchical possessions of south America. Supports the Catholic religion and resolves to reconcile himself with the Church of Rome
Treaty of Dover
A secret alliance with Charles II for the restoration of Catholicism in England
Treaty of Saint Petersburg
Frederick can now concentrate his forces against Austria. Ends the war between Prussia & Sweden
War Powers Debate
Barnave argued against giving the king a decisive role in the constitutional power to make war and peace.
Assassination of Maximilien Francois Marie Robespierre
Robespierre survived an assassination attempt.
Bastia
Supports British operations leading to the capture of Bastia.
Discovery of Africa
Sets out on 1st voyage of discovery to Africa
Viscount Nelson
Is created Viscount Nelson after the Copenhagen victory.
Constitution of USA
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
Convention
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
Election
Wins the Democratic Presidential Nomination
President of USA
Wins the Democrat Vice Presidential Nomination
Reform of Political Parties
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
Siege of Vicksburg
Takes command of the siege. A Confederate communications centre 235 miles North of New Orleans
Siege of Vicksburg
Fails for a 2nd time to capture Vicksburg, Grant takes personal command of the siege
Arrest of Jefferson Davis
Captured by the Union cavalry led by Benjamin Pritchard
Arrest of Jefferson Davis
Captures the defeated Confederates President Jefferson Davis
Invention of Aeroplane
Patents a flying machine
Boxhall Titanic Inquiry Evidence
Gives evidence to the British inquiry about bridge activity, distress signals and lifeboat operations.
British Inquiry Evidence
Describes his officer duties, command of lifeboat 5 and the debate over returning toward people in the water.
Lowe Titanic Inquiry Evidence
Gives evidence to the British inquiry about lifeboats, ice information and his actions during the evacuation.
Anglo Persian Oil Control
Britain acquires control of Persian Gulf oil interests from the Anglon Oil Company.
Purchase of Anglon Oil
Britain acquires control of oil in the Persian Gulf from the Anglon Oil Company
Appointment as Supreme Commander
Brusilov becomes supreme commander of the Russian army as the Provisional Government prepares a new offensive.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief by the provisional Government
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief by the provisional Government
Dismissal
Dismissed as Commander in Chief because of opposition to the Kerenski Offensive
Kerensky Offensive
Becomes commander in chief and prepares the army for the summer attack.
Offensive
Dismissed as Commander in Chief because of opposition to the Kerenski Offensive
Provisional Government
Appointed Commander in Chief by the provisional Government
Provisional Government
Appointed Commander in Chief by the provisional Government
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Authoritarian Government
Consolidates an authoritarian presidency after eliminating major political opposition.
Presidential Succession
Assumes presidential authority after Emiliano Figueroa resigns.
President of Bolivia
Toro becomes president and advances the programme known as military socialism.
Military Support
Warns Germany off military action against Czech but fails to support France. Warns Germany not to attack Czech
Alliance Ciano and Germany
Signs the Pact of Steel for Italy with Germany
Alliance Formalizes relations between Italy and Germany, Japan
Formalizes relations between Italy & Germany, Japan joins after the outbreak of war
Alliance Joachim von Ribbentrop and Italy
Signs the Pact for Germany with Italy
Pact between Italy and Germany
Formalizes relations between Italy & Germany, Japan joins after the outbreak of war
Pact of Blood
It was Italian leader Benito Mussolini who dubbed the agreement the "Pact of Steel", after being told that the original name, "Pact of Blood", would most likely be poorly received in Italy
Pact of Steel
Although intended to last 10 years, it was effectively cancelled in 1943 with removal of Italy's fascist Government
Pact of Steel
Due to this disagreement, the pact was signed without Japan and became an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, signed on 22 May 1939 by Foreign Minister's Galeazzo Ciano of Italy and Joachim von Ribbentrop of Germany. The pact consisted of two parts.
Pact of Steel
The first section was an open declaration of continuing trust and cooperation between Germany and Italy while the second, a "Secret Supplementary Protocol", encouraged a union of policies concerning the military and economy.
Pact of Steel
The pact was initially drafted as a tripartite military alliance between Japan, Italy and Germany. While Japan wanted the focus of the pact to be aimed at the Soviet Union, Italy and Germany wanted it aimed at Britain and France.
Pact of Steel
Signs the Pact of Steel for Italy with Germany
Pact of Steel
Consequently, Italy did not enter World War II until June 1940, with a delayed invasion of Southern France. The pact consisted of two parts.
Pact of Steel
Due to this disagreement, the pact was signed without Japan and became an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, signed on 22 May 1939 by Foreign Ministers Galeazzo Ciano of Italy and Joachim von Ribbentrop of Germany.
Pact of Steel
The first section was an open declaration of continuing trust and cooperation between Germany and Italy while the second, a "Secret Supplementary Protocol", encouraged a union of policies concerning the military and economy.
Pact of Steel
The Pact aimed to ensure that neither country was able to make peace without the agreement of the other. The agreement was based on the assumption that a war would not occur within three years.
Pact of Steel
The Pact of Steel obliged Germany and Italy to aid the other country militarily, economically or otherwise in the event of war, and to collaborate in wartime production.
Pact of Steel
The pact was initially drafted as a tripartite military alliance between Japan, Italy and Germany. While Japan wanted the focus of the pact to be aimed at the Soviet Union, Italy and Germany wanted it aimed at Britain and France.
Pact of Steel
When Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939 and war broke out on 3 September, Italy was not yet prepared for conflict and had difficulty meeting its obligations.
Pact of Steel
Although intended to last 10 years, it was effectively cancelled in 1943 with removal of Italy's fascist Government.
Pact of Steel
Consequently, Italy did not enter World War II until June 1940, with a delayed invasion of Southern France. The pact consisted of two parts.
Pact of Steel
It was Italian leader Benito Mussolini who dubbed the agreement the "Pact of Steel", after being told that the original name, "Pact of Blood", would most likely be poorly received in Italy.
Pact of Steel
The first section was an open declaration of continuing trust and cooperation between Germany and Italy while the second, a "Secret Supplementary Protocol", encouraged a union of policies concerning the military and economy.
Pact of Steel
The Pact aimed to ensure that neither country was able to make peace without the agreement of the other. The agreement was based on the assumption that a war would not occur within three years.
Pact of Steel
The Pact of Steel obliged Germany and Italy to aid the other country militarily, economically or otherwise in the event of war, and to collaborate in wartime production.
Pact of Steel
When Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939 and war broke out on 3 September, Italy was not yet prepared for conflict and had difficulty meeting its obligations.
Pact of Steel
Although intended to last 10 years, it was effectively cancelled in 1943 with removal of Italy's fascist Government
Pact of Steel
Due to this disagreement, the pact was signed without Japan and became an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, signed on 22 May 1939 by Foreign Minister's Galeazzo Ciano of Italy and Joachim von Ribbentrop of Germany. The pact consisted of two parts.
Pact of Steel
The first section was an open declaration of continuing trust and cooperation between Germany and Italy while the second, a "Secret Supplementary Protocol", encouraged a union of policies concerning the military and economy.
Pact of Steel
The pact was initially drafted as a tripartite military alliance between Japan, Italy and Germany. While Japan wanted the focus of the pact to be aimed at the Soviet Union, Italy and Germany wanted it aimed at Britain and France.
Suicide
Death of Ernst Toller, suicide rather than witness the further growth of fascism
Emergency Powers
Secures emergency powers to mobilise national resources for war.
Operation Yellow
Rommel reaches La Basee Canal but Hitler halts the Panzers advance on Dunkirk
State of Emergency
Parliament grants Winston Churchill and his Government wide emergency powers
Supreme War Council
Attends another crisis meeting as German forces reach the Channel.
Supreme War Council
Returns to Paris as German forces approach the Channel.
Supreme War Council
His army's situation drives urgent Allied discussions.
Supreme War Council
Participates in crisis discussions as the French position worsens.
Supreme War Council
Presents plans after replacing Gamelin as commander in chief.
Operation Unthinkable
In the Spring 1944, Churchill had commissioned a contingency military enforcement operation plan (war on the Soviet Union) to obtain "square deal for Poland" (Operation Unthinkable), which resulted in a May 22 report stating unfavorable success odds. The reports arguments included geostrategic issues (possible Soviet-Japanese alliance resulting in moving of Japanese troops from continent to Home Islands, threat to Iran/Iraq) and uncertainties concerning land battles in Europe
Independence of Israel
Asks Churchill to proclaim a Jewish State, has to wait for a Peace Conference. Asks Churchill to abandon the White Paper of 1939
Jewish State
Asks Churchill to proclaim a Jewish State, has to wait for a Peace Conference
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
President of Turkey
Appointed President of Turkey
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
President of Austria
Appointed President of Austria
Great Chilean Earthquake Response
Directs national emergency and reconstruction measures after the devastating Valdivia earthquake.
Soviet Exit Visa Collected
Lee collected his Soviet exit visa on May 22 and prepared to travel with Marina and June to Moscow.
Great Society
Delivers the University of Michigan speech setting out the Great Society programme.
Apollo 10
Flies the lunar module close to the Moon before Apollo 11.
Apollo 10
Pilots the command module during Apollo 10.
Apollo 10 Command Module Solo Orbit
Pilots Charlie Brown alone while Stafford and Cernan fly Snoopy close to the lunar surface.
Apollo 10 Descent Orbit Insertion
Operates lunar module systems as Snoopy descends toward its low pass above the lunar surface.
Apollo 10 Descent Orbit Insertion
Commands Snoopy during the maneuver that lowers the lunar module toward the Moon.
Apollo 10 Landing Radar Test
Tests lunar module landing radar while Snoopy descends toward the Moon.
Apollo 10 Low Lunar Pass
Pilots Snoopy to within about nine miles of the lunar surface during the landing rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Lunar Landmark Tracking
Conducts lunar observations and tracking from Charlie Brown during the lunar module's independent flight.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Staging
Flies with Stafford as Snoopy's descent stage is jettisoned and the ascent stage continues the rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Undocking
Serves as lunar module pilot as Snoopy separates from Charlie Brown for the landing rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Undocking
Commands lunar module Snoopy as it separates from command module Charlie Brown.
Snoopy Ascent Stage Flight
Flies the lunar module ascent stage after staging during the Apollo 10 rehearsal.
Snoopy Undocking
Commands lunar module Snoopy as it undocks for the lunar landing rehearsal.
Basic Principles Agreement
Brezhnev & Nixon sign the Basic Principles of Relations. Becomes the 1st US President to visit Russia
First Private Meeting with Nixon
Holds a lengthy private Kremlin meeting with Richard Nixon at the opening of the Moscow summit.
Nixon Moscow Summit
Meets Richard Nixon while the Vietnam War and Linebacker bombing remain central issues
Nixon Moscow Summit
Meets Richard Nixon in Moscow during a landmark superpower summit focused on détente and arms control.
Visit to Washington
Arrives in Moscow for talks with Party Secretary Brezhnev
Watergate Team Meeting
Liddy meets with Hunt, McCord and members of the Miami burglary team after they arrive in Washington for the developing campaign intelligence operation.
Watergate Statement
Issues a lengthy statement on Watergate, acknowledging a White House effort to contain the scandal while denying prior knowledge of criminal conduct.
Bruce Springsteen
Writes that he has seen rock and roll future after watching Springsteen perform in Cambridge.
Strike
Says in Parliament road blocks cause supplies not to get to some Catholic areas
Saudi Arabia
Apologises to Saudi Arabia over the Death of a Princess broadcast dispute.
Election
Elected President of Germany
Bombing of Beirut
A car bomb kills 50 & wounds 172
First UEFA Cup Title
Guides Real Madrid to their first UEFA Cup title after a 3-1 aggregate victory over Videoton.
Agni Technology Demonstrator
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's missile programme conducts the first flight of the Agni technology demonstrator.
Tin Machine
Releases the first Tin Machine album, presenting himself as part of a hard rock band rather than a solo star.
Republic of Yemen Established
The Republic of Yemen is formally proclaimed.
Southern Leadership Joins Union Government
Represents former South Yemen in the new leadership structure.
Unification of Yemen
Becomes president when North and South Yemen unite.
Vice Presidency after Unification
Becomes vice president of the unified Republic of Yemen.
Exile of Mengistu Haile Mariam
Flees to Zimbabwe as rebels close in on Addis Ababa
Declaration of War
Fighting between Hikmatrs forces & the Mujahideen in Kabul starts 4 yrs of civil war
Mujahideen
Fighting between Hikmatrs forces & the Mujahideen in Kabul starts 4 yrs of civil war
Competitiveness White Paper
Presents the Government's second competitiveness White Paper and reports on measures to improve UK industrial performance.
Juventus Champions League Victory
Coaches Juventus to a penalty-shootout victory over defending champions Ajax.
Ravanelli Champions League Final Opening Goal
Scores from a tight angle to put Juventus ahead against Ajax in Rome.
Vialli Champions League Winning Captain
Captains Juventus as the club defeats Ajax on penalties to become European champions.
Economy of Germany
Presents the Joint Initiative for More Jobs in Eastern Germany
Accords of Good Friday
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Accords of Good Friday
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Amsterdam Treaty Referendum
Welcomes voter approval of the Amsterdam Treaty in Ireland's constitutional referendum.
Constitution of Great Britain
71% of the turnout in Northern Ireland vote for the Good Friday Agrrement
Nineteenth Amendment Referendum
Welcomes overwhelming Irish approval of the constitutional changes required by the Good Friday Agreement.
Referendum
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Referendum
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Economy of Russia
Putin abolishes the chief agency for environmental protection and transferred its powers to a ministry that hands out oil and gas leases
Invasion of Iraq
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Rule of Iraq
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Scandal
Dr David Kelly meets Andrew Gilligan in the Charing Cross Hotel
Trial
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
Trial
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command. Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
United Nations
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
United Nations
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
United Nations
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command. Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
Prime Minister of India
Manmohan Singh becomes India's fourteenth Prime Minister and the first Sikh to hold the office.
UPA Government Formed
Manmohan Singh forms the first United Progressive Alliance government after the 2004 general election.
Belfast City Airport
Belfast City Airport is renamed George Best Belfast City Airport as a tribute to Best, the official new name and signage is unveiled to a gathering of the Best family and friends at the airport on 22 May 2006 which would have been his 60th birth
Manager
It is announced at a press conference that Bryan Robson and Brian Kidd would be the new management team at Sheffield United
Manager
It is announced at a press conference that Bryan Robson and Brian Kidd would be the new management team at Sheffield United
Second UPA Government
Manmohan Singh is sworn in again after the Congress-led UPA secures enough support to form the government following the 2009 election.
Cesar Champions League Final Clean Sheet
Keeps Bayern Munich scoreless as Inter complete an historic treble.
Inter Treble Captain
Captains Inter to European glory in his 700th appearance for the club.
Inter Treble Completed
Completes Inter's Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League treble by defeating Bayern Munich.
Milito Champions League Final Brace
Scores both goals as Inter defeat Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Bernabeu.
New Constitution Assented
Mugabe gives assent to the new Constitution of Zimbabwe.
Brexit
UKIP wins the UK European Parliament election, intensifying pressure for a referendum.
Marriage Equality Referendum
Welcomes the referendum vote approving constitutional recognition of marriage without distinction as to sex.
Copa del Rey Final Extra-Time Goal
Scores in extra time as Barcelona defeat Sevilla to retain the Copa del Rey.
Manchester Arena Response
Burnham coordinates civic leadership and public solidarity after the Manchester Arena bombing.
NHS Reform Mission
Starmer sets goals for prevention, workforce reform and improved access to NHS care.
Albania Migration Partnership
Visits Albania to strengthen cooperation against people smuggling and illegal migration.
Second Teacher Pay Award
The Government accepts a four percent teacher pay award for the 2025/26 academic year.
Births on May 22
Birth of James Stewart
Mary gives birth to James Duke of Rothesay son of James V
Birth of Henry Bathurst
Birth of Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst
Birth of Richard Wagner
Birth of Richard Wagner
Birth of Arthur Conan Doyle
Birth of Arthur Conan Doyle
Birth of George Best
Birth of George Best
Deaths on May 22
Death of Constantine I
Constantine I dies, opening the succession that elevates Constantine II and his brothers to rule separate parts of the empire.
Death of Constantine I the Great
Constantine I dies near Nicomedia on May 22, 337, after falling ill while preparing for a Persian campaign.
Death of Francois-Marie de Broglie
Death of Francois-Marie de Broglie
Death of Victor Hugo
Death of Victor Hugo
Death of John Denton Pinkstone French
Death of John Denton Pinkstone French
Death of John French
Death of John French, Earl of Ypres.
Death of Augusta Gregory
Death of Augusta Gregory, founder of the Irish Dramatic movement
Death of Ernst Toller
Death of Ernst Toller, suicide rather than witness the further growth of fascism
Publicly apologises to Saudi Arabia for the film Death of a Princess
Publicly apologises to Saudi Arabia for the film "Death of a Princess"
Death of Stanley Harding Stan Mortensen
Death of Stanley Harding "Stan" Mortensen
Battles on May 22
Battle of Goulet, Le
Recognized as overlord of his English lands in France
Battle of St Albans, 1st
Joins Lancastrians opposed to Richard 3rd Duke of York. Captured at the Battle of St Albans & later executed
Battle of St Albans, 1st
Fights for the Lancastrians who are defeated in the 1st Battle of St Albans
Battle of St Albans, 1st
After negotiatios fail the King raises his standard at Goslawe, St Peters St
Battle of St Albans, 1st
The Duke of Buckingham negotiates with the Yorkist Plenipotentiary Mowbray Herald. Injured fighting for the Lancastrians during their defeat at St Albans
Battle of St Albans, 1st
Rewarded with the Captaincy of Calais. Aids the Yorkist victory over the Lancastrians
Battle of St Albans, 1st
Killed while fighting for the defeated Lancastrians
Battle of St Albans, 1st
York & Warwick march on London with 3,000 menh. Richards protectorship is renewed. Despite victory York does not retain his supremacy in Government. Defeats & kills Somerset who is leading 2,000 Lancastrians. Accompanies the defeated King to St Albans Abbey for thanksgiving
Battle of St Albans, 1st
Buckingham commanded the King's army of 2,500; only about 50 people died in the battle, but this included Somerset. Buckingham himself was wounded and captured with the King when the Earl of Warwick scored a remarkable success
Battle of St Albans, 1st
Witnesses the Battle of St Albans
Battle of St Albans, 1st
Fights for his step brother Henry VI against the Yorkists
Battle of St Albans, 1st
During the Wars of the Roses, Wenlock initially fought for the House of Lancaster in the First Battle of St Albans
Battle of St Albans, 1st
Fights for the defeated Lancastrians
Battle of Aspern
The Archduke drives Napoleon back across the Danube & prevents him attacking Vienna
Battle of Aspern
The Archduke drives Napoleon back across the Danube & prevents him attacking Vienna