Historical place archive

Arundel in History

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

6 records4 event labels6 people1102–1559

Historical events in Arundel

1102

1102
Capture of Arundel
Henry I · Norman Invasion Wars

Captures Arundel Castle

1139

1139
Invasion of England
Matilda · War of Succession

Lands with an army at Arundel, marking the beginning of the civil war. Claims the throne after Stephen had broken his oath & claimed it for himself. Arrives in person to claim the throne

1139
Invasion of England
Stephen · War of Succession

Matilda and her forces land at Arundel

1381

10 February 1381
Marriage
Henry IV · House of Lancaster

Marries Mary of Bohun, daughter of the Earl of Hereford

10 February 1381
Marriage
Mary of Bohun · House of Lancaster

Daughter of the Earl of Hereford, marries Henry IV

1559

1559
Member of Parliament
Francis Knollys · Government of England

Elected Member of Parliament for Arundel

Provenance

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