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Winchester Diocese
Creates a new diocese at Winchester
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Creates a new diocese at Winchester
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Winchester is burned to the ground by the Danes
The Vikings sack the Wessex capital of Winchester after moving from Southampton Water
Alfred succeeded Aethelred during the struggle against the Danish army.
Alfred the Great dies after a reign remembered for resistance to Viking invasion, legal reform and learning.
Buried in Winchester
A diploma described Athelstan as king of the English and ruler of the whole kingdom of Britain.
Athelstan granted twelve hides at Durrington to his minister Aelfwald.
Athelstan granted Tichborne and Beauworth to remain under the authority of the bishop of Winchester.
Edred is buried at Winchester
Appointed Bishop of Winchester, as a result of a vision sent to St Dunstan
Buried at Winchester Cathedral
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Death of Godwin of Wessex
Edwards widow keeps control of the West Saxon capital after the Battle of Hastings
Queen Edith links the old royal house and the Godwin family during the succession dispute
Edwards widow keeps control of the West Saxon capital after the Battle of Hastings
William captures Winchester from Queen Edith
William captures Winchester from Queen Edith
William supports the removal of Archbishop Stigand during a church council at Winchester.
William permits Earl Waltheof's execution for involvement in the revolt of the earls, eliminating a prominent English magnate.
Takes possession of the Treasury at Winchester goes to London & proclaims himself King. Proclaims himself King while Robert is fighting in the Crusades
William & Robert Curthose become co-heirs. Uses feudal law to succeed because he was born in England while his father was King
Henry rides to Winchester & takes possession of the Treasury
Captured covering Matildas retreat from Winchester
The Church lays claim to elect & consecrate a sovereign challeging London's rights
Matilda flees the siege of Winchester and takes refuge in the Marshals castle at Ludgershall
The Church lays claim to elect & consecrate a sovereign challeging London's rights
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
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
Barons conclude peace, the Treaty recognizes his succession to the English throne
Stephen names Henry II as his successor
Stephen names Henry II as his successor
Stephen names Henry II as his successor
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
Stephen concludes a peace Treaty with Henry, son of Matilda, granting him the throne
Appoints Eleanor as Regent & rules by general edict while fighting in the crusades
Crowned King of England, 2nd time
Appointment Peter of Winchester
Elected to the see of Winchester, disputed but, on appeal, confirmed by Pope Innocent III
Birth of Richard of Cornwall, son of John I & Isabella dAngouleme
Roches is buried in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral
Strengthens the police system for preserving public order
Keeps inherited land within a family
Inherited land keeps the rights of the original Lord
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Prince Arthur, Henry VII's eldest son and heir, is born at Winchester.
Appointed Bishop of Winchester, 1st term
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Appointed Bishop of Winchester, 2nd term
Marries her Spanish cousin the future Philip II of Spain, in Winchester cathedral
Mary marries Philip of Spain at Winchester Cathedral
Mary marries Philip of Spain, strengthening England’s Catholic alliance.
Marries Philip after the rebellion has been suppressed.
Marries Mary despite the earlier rebellion against the match.
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Horne is appointed Bishop of Winchester under the Elizabethan settlement
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Translated from Lincoln to become Bishop of Winchester
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Cromwell captures Winchester
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