January 1153Invasion of FranceHenry II
Early in January 1153, just months after his wedding, he crossed the Channel one more time, his fleet was 36 ships strong, transporting a force of 3,000 footmen and 140 horses
Historical records for England in 1153, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Early in January 1153, just months after his wedding, he crossed the Channel one more time, his fleet was 36 ships strong, transporting a force of 3,000 footmen and 140 horses
Birth of William of Poitiers, 1st child of Henry Plantagenet (later Henry II of England) & Eleanor of Aquitaine
Death of Eustace, Stephens son
Death of Eustace, followed by reconcilliation between Stephen & Henry II
Death of Eustace, Stephens son. Causes Theobald of Canterbury & Henry of Winchester to mediate between Henry & Stephen
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
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
Henry Plantagenet becomes Stephens heir. Allows Stephen to remain King of England for life
Birth of Richard de Clare, 3rd Earl of Hertford
Birth of Waleran de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Warwick
Death of Roger de Beauchamp
Matilda returns to France
Henry moved quickly and within the year he had secured his right to succession via the Treaty of Wallingford with Stephen of England
Created Earl Warwick, 3rd
Created 2nd Earl of Hertford
Succeeds as King of England, adopted as successor by Stephen. Succeeds as King of England
Henry moved quickly and within the year he had secured his right to succession via the Treaty of Wallingford with Stephen of England
Appears with his cousin, Richard Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke, as one of the signatories to the Treaty of Wallingford, in which Stephen recognises Prince Henry as his successor
Henry moved quickly and within the year he had secured his right to succession via the Treaty of Wallingford with Stephen of England
Stephen is allowed to keep the throne under the condition that Henry become his heir
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