Birth of Henry the Young King
Birth of Henry the Young King, 2nd of 5 sons of Henry II of England & Eleanor of Aquitaine
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1155 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 1155.
Historical records for England in 1155
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Birth of Henry
Birth of Henry, eldest son of Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine
Conversion
Advises Henry II "reveal the truth of the Christian faith to peoples still untaught"
Coronation
Crowns Emperor Frederick I
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor, the highest official in England
Papal Bull
Pope Adrian IV issues a Papal Bull to Henry II granting his overlordshi of Ireland
Royal Charter
Grants Bristol a royal charter strengthening its borough privileges.
Rule of Ireland
Grants Henry II of England the Papal fiefdom of Ireland
Rule of Ireland
Advises Henry II "reveal the truth of the Christian faith to peoples still untaught"
Rule of Ireland
Pope Adrian IV issues a Papal Bull to Henry II granting his overlordshi of Ireland
Rule of Rome
Restores Papal authority in Rome
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