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Treaty of Winchester

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

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1153Date range
3Named people
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Chronological records

1153

Henry II6 November 1153

Winchester · Warfare / War of Succession

Eustace dies, Stephen loses interest in the succession & the Treaty ends the war. Barons conclude peace, the Treaty recognizes his succession to the English throne

Stephen6 November 1153

Winchester · Warfare / War of Succession

Stephen concludes a peace Treaty with Henry, son of Matilda, granting him the throne

MatildaNovember 1153

Winchester · Warfare / War of Succession

The Treaty of Winchester recognizes Matildas son Henry next King of England. The Treaty of Winchester allows William, Stephens son, to keep his French lands

Names involved

Henry IIMatildaStephen

Provenance

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