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Battle of Mirabeau

England · Warfare / England War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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William de Braose1 August 1202

Mirabeau · Warfare / England War

Arthur of Brittany is captured during the Battle of Mirabeau by William de Braose

John1 August 1202

Mirabeau · Warfare / England War

John speeds south to surprise the rebels unprepared outside Mirabeau, not a single rebel escaped. John captures over 200 knights & all the leaders of the rebellion, including Arthur and Hugh le Brun. Arthur of Brittany is captured during the Battle of Mirabeau by William de Braose

JohnAugust 1202

Mirabeau · Warfare / England War

Ignores the pleas of William & Aimeri, & treats his captives cruelly by ensuring 22 noblemen die in harsh conditions. After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine

Names involved

JohnWilliam de Braose

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