1 August 1202
Arrest of Arthur of Brittany
Captured by his uncle King John of England during the Battle of Mirabeau
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Captured by his uncle King John of England during the Battle of Mirabeau
Captured by his uncle King John of England during the Battle of Mirabeau. After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine
John captures over 200 knights & all the leaders of the rebellion, including Arthur and Hugh le Brun
Leads the English forces to victory against the French
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