Historical place archive

Arques in History

Browse historical events and people recorded at Arques in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

3 records3 event labels2 people1052–1202

Historical events in Arques

1052

1052
Rebellion of William of Arques
William I the Conqueror · France-Normandy War

William of Arques rebels against the duke, creating a new challenge to William's authority in eastern Normandy.

1053

1053
Siege of Arques
William I the Conqueror · France-Normandy War

William contains the rebellion at Arques and prevents French support from overturning his rule.

1202

1202
Capture of Arques
John · England War

Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques

Provenance

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These entries are generated from stored World History Database records whose country and place fields match England and Arques. Names, dates, event labels and descriptions are reviewed and normalised as the database develops. Historical place names may not match modern administrative boundaries.

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