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Capture of London

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

5Records
1215–1688Date range
5Named people
2Places

Chronological records

1215

John17 May 1215

London · Warfare / Military

The barons take London before the arrival of Johns mercenaries

1267

Gilbert de Clare Clare, 9th1267

London · Warfare / Military

Helps Prince Edward capture London

1283

Edward I3 October 1283

London · Warfare / Military

David of Wales is surrendered by his own men, then condemned & executed

1587

Walter Raleigh1587

London · Warfare / Military

Founds a colony in Virginia

1688

Charles Talbot Shrewsbury, 1st1688

Bristol · Warfare / Military

Secures Bristol & Gloucester for William of Orange

Names involved

Charles Talbot Shrewsbury, 1stEdward IGilbert de Clare Clare, 9thJohnWalter Raleigh

Provenance

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