Henry II1171
Invades Ireland with the full approval of the Pope & subjects it to his rule. Crosses to Ireland & forces Richard Strongbow to pay homage. Capture of southeastern Ireland. Appoints his son John as Lord of Ireland to rule on his behalf
England · House / House of Plantagenet. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Invades Ireland with the full approval of the Pope & subjects it to his rule. Crosses to Ireland & forces Richard Strongbow to pay homage. Capture of southeastern Ireland. Appoints his son John as Lord of Ireland to rule on his behalf
All the native King's of Ireland are forced to pay homage to Henry II
Lands at the head of an army including his cousin & heir presumptive Roger Mortimer
Departs from Ireland after receiving the surrender of 80 Irish chiefs. Claims territorry known as the "English Pale"
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