Matilda1 January 1127
David I & clerical & lay magnates of England accept Matilda as heir
England · House / House of Plantagenet. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
David I & clerical & lay magnates of England accept Matilda as heir
Robert of Gloucester pays homage to Stephen
Makes an Oath to the Pope as a Crusader to gain the support of Innocent III
An oath must be taken to support the constitution
A Parliament of magnates & representitives of the Shires & Boroughs swears allegiance
New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm
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