Rule of Ponthieu
Under the Treaty of Amiens Philip III recognizes Eleanor as Countess of Ponthieu
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May 23 in History
This permanent archive page contains 139 World History Database records for May 23, spanning 1281 to 2024. Recorded topics include Rule of Ponthieu; Treaty of Amiens; Invasion of Wales.
Total: 139Events: 121Births: 1Deaths: 2Battles: 15Countries: 27
Events on May 23
Treaty of Amiens
Philip III & Edward I accept the Treaty of Amiens at Abbeville
Treaty of Amiens
Philip III recognizes Eleanor as Countess of Ponthieu. Philip III hands over some of the inheritance of Alfonse of Poitiers to Edward I. Edward I gives up his claim to the Bishoprics of Limoges, Perigueux & Cahors
Treaty of Amiens
Philip III recognizes Eleanor as Countess of Ponthieu. Philip III & hands over some of the inheritance of Alfonse of Poitiers to Edward I. Philip III & Edward I accept the Treaty of Amiens at Abbeville. Edward I gives up his claim to the Bishoprics of Limoges, Perigueux & Cahors. Agen & the Agenais are ceded by Philip III to Edward I
Invasion of Wales
Calls off the invasion because of a rebellion by Earl Henry Percy of Northumberland
Reballion of Rebels in Hereford
Sets northwards for the 2nd time in 2 years in order to defend the throne
Arrest of Joan of Arc
Sold to the English by Jean of Luxembourg for 10,000 Livres Tournois. Siezed by a Burgundian soldier & handed over to Jean of Luxembourg. Joan slips into Compiegne, under siege by Burgundian troops, in an effort to aid the city, while leading a sortie, she is surrounded & captured by Burgundian troops
Siege of Compiegne
Joan slips into Compiegne, under siege by Burgundian troops, in an effort to aid the city, while leading a sortie, she is surrounded & captured by Burgundian troops. Captured by the Burgundians during the siege of Compiegne
Marriage
Cranmer declares Henrys marriage to Catherine null & void
Marriage
Declares Henry VIIIs marriage to Anne vaild. Declares Henrys marriage to Catherine null & void
Marriage
Declares the marriage between Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon null & void
Marriage
Cranmer declares Henry's marriage to Catherine null & void
Marriage Annulment
Cranmer declares Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon invalid under English ecclesiastical authority.
Marriage Annulment
Cranmer declares Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon null and void.
Reformation, The
Cranmer pronounces the judgement that Henrys marriage with Catherine is against the law of God and issues a threat of excommunication if Henry does not stay away from Catherine, Henry is now free to marry
Capture of Mons
Captures the fortress of Mons
Bohemian Revolt
The Bohemian conflict spreads through all of the Bohemian Crown, including Bohemia, Silesia, Upper and Lower Lusatia, and Moravia, Moravia was already embroiled in a conflict between Catholics and Protestants, the religious conflict eventually spreads across the whole continent of Europe, involving France and Sweden
Bohemian Revolt
The King-elect sent two Catholic councillors (Vilem Slavata of Chlum and Jaroslav Borzita of Martinice) as his representatives to Hradcany castle in Prague, Ferdinand wanted them to administer the Government in his absence but on 23 May, an assembly of Protestants seize them and throw
Bohemian Revolt
them (and also secretary Philip Fabricius) out of the palace window, some 21 metres (69 ft) off the ground, remarkably, although injured, they survive but the (Second) Defenestration of Prague, starts the Bohemian Revolt.
Second Defenestration of Prague
Helps lead the defenestration that begins the Bohemian Revolt.
Siege of Pilsen
The Protestant nobles overthrew the rule of King Ferdinand II and threw the Roman Catholic governors of Bohemia from their office at Prague Castle in the Defenestration of Prague. The new Government formed of Protestant nobility and gentry gave Ernst von Mansfeld the command over all of its forces
Embarkation
Charles II leaves the Dutch Republic aboard the English fleet for his return to England.
French Army Defeated at Ramillies
Villeroy's army is defeated at Ramillies, triggering a rapid French loss of positions across Flanders.
Grand Alliance
Overkirk serves with Marlborough during the Grand Alliance victory at Ramillies.
Ramillies Cavalry Counter-Charge
Personally helps lead a cavalry counter-charge during the close fighting that precedes the French collapse at Ramillies.
Ramillies Feint
Presses the French left at Ramillies, encouraging Villeroi to commit reinforcements away from the sector Marlborough intends to exploit.
Ramillies Reserve Transfer
Shifts Allied troops across the battlefield to reinforce the decisive attack while masking the movement from the French command.
Ramillies Victory Opens Flanders
Marlborough's victory at Ramillies causes much of the Spanish Netherlands to fall under Allied control.
Municipal Reform Proposal
Saint-Just proposed limiting each town to a single municipality regardless of its population.
Reballion of Rebels in Wexford
May 23-June 21, a rebellion takes place in Wexford
Reballion of Rebels in Wexford
May 23-June 21, a rebellion takes place in Wexford
Leaves Russia on his way to London
Leaves Russia on his way to London
Declaration of War
Paredes presides over Mexico as war with the United States begins
North-West Mounted Police
Creates the North-West Mounted Police to police the western territories.
1st Daimler
1st Daimler takes to the road
Invention of Automobile
1st Daimler takes to the road
End of Reedtz-Thott Government
The Reedtz-Thott Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Hørring Government
Begins the Hørring Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
Declaration of War
Responsible for the task of defending the southwestern frontier and historic heartlands of the Empire following the Itialian declaration of war
Declaration of War
Italy declares war on Austria
Declaration of War
Hands the declaration of war on Austria to Baron Macchio
Declaration of War
Signs the declaration of war on Austria
E11 Ottoman Gunboat Destroyed
Nasmith attacks a patrol vessel during E11's first offensive sweep beyond the Dardanelles.
Invasion of Austria
Italy begins to invade Austria along a 60 mile front
Invasion of Austria
Italy begins to invade Austria along a 60 mile front
Coalition Government Constitution Reviewed
Explains the constitution and working arrangements of the wartime coalition government.
Post-Rising Ireland Statement Delivered
Gives Parliament a statement on conditions in Ireland after the Easter Rising.
Invasion of Silesia
German Freikorps smash Polish forces at St Annaberg
End of Second Otto B. Halvorsen Government
The Second Otto B. Halvorsen Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Independence of France
Lebanon is declared a Republic
Independence of Lebanon
Lebanon is declared a Republic
Oxford Honorary Doctorate
Receives an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Oxford.
Invasion of Czech
Tells France Britain will not take military action to defend Czech from Germany
Nationalization
The Istanbul Electric Company is purchased
Tells France Britain will not take joint military action to defend Czech
Tells France Britain will not take joint military action to defend Czech from Germany
Invasion of France
Rommel crosses the River Scarpe
Bombing of Duesseldorf
Duesseldorf is bombed
Arrest at Flensburg
Allied forces arrest Jodl with members of the Dönitz government at Flensburg.
Flensburg Government
Dissolved by the Allies
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Resignation of Clement Richard Attlee
The Government resigns
Advance on Changchun
Sun Li-jen's forces participate in the Nationalist advance into Changchun
Capture of Changchun
Nationalist forces capture Changchun during the struggle for Manchuria
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schirach testified before the Tribunal concerning his political and wartime activities.
Basic Law
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz), invests the Chancellor (German, Bundeskanzler) with broad powers to initiate Government policy & for that reason, some observers refer to the German political system as a "Chancellor democracy"
Basic Law
The Chancellor's authority emanates from the provisions of the Basic Law and in practice from his or her status as leader of the party (or coalition of parties) holding a majority of seats in the Bundestag (federal Parliament)
Constitution of Germany
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz), invests the Chancellor (German, Bundeskanzler) with broad powers to initiate Government policy & for that reason, some observers refer to the German political system as a "Chancellor democracy"
Constitution of Germany
The Chancellor's authority emanates from the provisions of the Basic Law and in practice from his or her status as leader of the party (or coalition of parties) holding a majority of seats in the Bundestag (federal Parliament)
Constitution of Germany
With the founding of the Federal Republic, the German Chancellor is now officially addressed as "Herr Bundeskanzler"
Federal Republic
Establishes the Federal Republics constitution
Legislation
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz), invests the Chancellor (German, Bundeskanzler) with broad powers to initiate Government policy & for that reason, some observers refer to the German political system as a "Chancellor democracy"
Seventeen Point Agreement
Chinese and Tibetan representatives sign the Seventeen Point Agreement in Beijing.
Arrest of Adolf Eichmann
The Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurian announces that Eichmann has been arrested
Arrest of Adolf Eichmann
The Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurian announces that Eichmann has been arressted
Ben-Gurion Announces Capture
Israel publicly announces that Eichmann is in custody.
Israeli Prosecution Announced
Prime Minister Ben-Gurion says he will stand trial.
Trial
The Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurian announces Eichmann will stand trial
Trial
The Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurian announces Eichmann will stand trail
State of Emergency
A state of emergency is declared in response to the seamen's strike
Apollo 10 Active Rendezvous
Pilots command module Charlie Brown during the active rendezvous and redocking with Snoopy.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Redocking
Pilots Charlie Brown during the final docking with Snoopy after the landing rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Rendezvous
Helps rendezvous Snoopy with command module Charlie Brown after the low lunar pass.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Rendezvous
Commands Snoopy during rendezvous and return to Charlie Brown after the landing rehearsal.
Tommy Album
Release Tommy as a double album.
Arab Summit
Arif participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Caulfield and Ulasewicz Testimony
Oversees testimony from John Caulfield and Anthony Ulasewicz concerning investigative and political activities connected with the developing Watergate inquiry.
Strike
Scargill insists pitts must close on the basis of exhaustion. Negotiations begin with the NUM
Strike
Negotiations begin with the NCB, Scargill says only exhausted pits should close
Out of Order
Releases Out of Order, renewing his late-1980s commercial momentum.
Government
Forms a centre right Government
Governor Appointed
David G. P. Taylor becomes Governor of Montserrat
Prime Minister of Hungary
Appointed Prime Minister of Hungary
City Challenge Launch
Announces the City Challenge approach to neighbourhood regeneration through local public-private partnerships.
Lisbon Protocol Signed
Signs the Lisbon Protocol making Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine parties to START I alongside the United States.
Economy of Belarus
Russia and Belarus sign a union charter for economic, military and political cooperation
Europa Layered Interior Evidence
Galileo results indicate Europa has a differentiated interior with a metallic core and rocky mantle.
Independence of Belarus
Russia and Belarus sign a union charter for economic, military and political cooperation
President of Iran
Muhammad Khatami is elected President of Iran
Russia and Belarus sign a union charter for economic, military and political
Russia and Belarus sign a union charter for economic, military and political cooperation
Accords of Good Friday
71% ov voters in North Ireland support the Good Friday Accord
Peace
Says of North Ireland, "Peace is no longer a dream. It is a reality"
First Commissioners Session
Chairs the first session of the UNMOVIC College of Commissioners.
UNMOVIC College Meeting
Commissioners review preparations for renewed Iraq monitoring.
Champions League Final Shootout Saves
Saves three penalties in the shootout as Bayern Munich defeat Valencia.
Effenberg Champions League Final Equalising Penalty
Converts Bayern Munich's second-half penalty to level the final against Valencia.
Hitzfeld Second Champions League Coaching Title
Wins the competition with Bayern after previously guiding Borussia Dortmund to the 1997 title.
End of Third David Oddsson Government
The Third David Oddsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Fourth David Oddsson Government
Begins the Fourth David Oddsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Ancelotti Second Champions League Coaching Title
Guides Milan past Liverpool to win his second Champions League as a coach.
Champions League Victory
Wins the Champions League with Milan against Liverpool.
Fifth European Cup as Player
Captains Milan to victory and collects the fifth European Cup of his playing career.
Inzaghi Champions League Final Brace
Scores both Milan goals in the 2-1 final victory over Liverpool.
Milan European Champion
Finishes as the competition's leading scorer with ten goals.
End of Second Johanna Sigurdardottir Government
The Second Johanna Sigurdardottir Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson Government
Begins the Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Reusable Launch Vehicle Demonstrator
ISRO flies the RLV-TD technology demonstrator during A. S. Kiran Kumar's tenure, testing systems intended for reusable launch vehicles.
2019 General Election
Narendra Modi wins a second term after the BJP-led alliance secures another parliamentary majority.
European Parliament Election
The Brexit Party wins the UK European Parliament election.
Davos World Economic Forum Address
Addresses the World Economic Forum and calls for sanctions, reconstruction support and investment in Ukraine.
Euclid First Science Results
Mellier presents Euclid's first science papers and performance results, demonstrating that the mission is ready for precision studies of the dark universe.
General Election Campaign Launch
Starmer launches Labour's general election campaign under the message of change.
Births on May 23
Birth of Leo Baeck
Birth of Leo Baeck
Deaths on May 23
Death of Henrik Ibsen
Death of Henrik Ibsen
Death of William Aberhart
Death of William Aberhart
Battles on May 23
Battle of Heilgerlee
With 3,000 defeats a combined German & Spanish force under John, Duke of Arenberg
Battle of Gyalu
Mortally wounded fighting Ottoman forces near Gyalu during the Transylvanian crisis
Battle of Ramillies
Carries Marlborough's orders during the Ramillies campaign.
Battle of Ramillies
Serves with Marlborough's army at Ramillies.
Battle of Ramillies
Marlborough defeats Villeroi at Ramillies and opens the Spanish Netherlands to Allied occupation.
Battle of Ramillies
John Dalrymple commands a brigade at Ramillies as Marlborough defeats the French army.
Battle of Ramillies
At the Battle of Ramillies, he leads the pursuit of the defeated French
Battle of Ramillies
Lumley serves in the cavalry during Marlborough's victory at Ramillies.
Battle of Ramillies
Is defeated by Marlborough at Ramillies.
Battle of Ramillies
Villeroy is defeated by Marlborough at Ramillies, causing the loss of much of the Spanish Netherlands.
Battle Plan at Ramillies
Uses a feint and cavalry shift to break Villeroi's army.
Battle of Valenciennes
Defeated in battle against the Allies
Battle of Kalpi
Rani Lakshmibai fights alongside other rebel forces at Kalpi before retreating toward Gwalior.
Battle of St Annaberg
German Freikorps smash Polish forces at St Annaberg
Battle of Dunkirk
Drafts a "halt order" after concerns about the Allied counter-attack at Arras