19 December 1152
Dowry
Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Aquitaine in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
Given Aquitaine as part of the marriage dowry, remains English until 1452
Eleanor of Aquitaine raises a rebellion against her husband
Richards refusal to hand over Aquitaine leads to an armed clash, Richard is victorious
Richard refuses to hand over Acquitaine to his father so that he can give it to John
Marries Isabella of Angouleme in Aquitaine, the marriage produces 2 sons & 3 daughters
Under the Treaty of Paris Henry agrees to pay homage to Louis IX for Aquitaine
Meets Philip III & decides to settle relations with France & regulate Aquitaine
Meets Philip III & decides to settle relations with France & regulate Aquitaine
Granted with the Duchy of Aquitaine by Edward I
Appointed Lieutenant of Aquitaine
Edward III inherits Aquitaine. Populated by Gascons with a culture and language separate from the French, the inhabitants of Aquitaine preferred their relationship with the English crown. However, France continued to interfere in the affairs of the Gascons in matters both of law and war
Edward III inherits Aquitaine. Populated by Gascons with a culture and language separate from the French, the inhabitants of Aquitaine preferred their relationship with the English crown. However, France continued to interfere in the affairs of the Gascons in matters both of law and war
Philip VI's confiscation of Aquitaine helps trigger open war
The Great Raid of 1355 in the Aquitaine'gLanguedoc region, which crippled southern France economically, and provoked resentment of the French throne among French peasantry. The raid also 'cushioned' the area for conquest, opened up alliances with neighbours in Aquitaine, the one with Charles II of Navarre being the most notable, and caused many regions to move towards autonomy from France, as France was not as united as England
The Great Raid of 1355 in the Aquitaine'gLanguedoc region, which crippled southern France economically, and provoked resentment of the French throne among French peasantry. The raid also 'cushioned' the area for conquest, opened up alliances with neighbours in Aquitaine, the one with Charles II of Navarre being the most notable, and caused many regions to move towards autonomy from France, as France was not as united as England
Under the Treaty of Bretigny Edward gains sovereignty over Aquitaine
Rules Aquitaine, 1360-71
Rules Aquitaine, 1360-71
English dynastic and military interests remain tied to Castilian politics
The Black Prince imposes taxation in Aquitaine to meet Castilian campaign debts
Appointed Lieutenant of Aquitaine
Appointed Lieutenant of Aquitaine
Acquitaine is passed onto Henry V
On the accession of Henry V Beaufort is appointed Lieutenant of Aquitaine
France regains control of Aquitaine
An Anglo-Spanish campaign to capture Aquitaine is unsuccessful
Provenance
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