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1156 in England

Explore 3 historical events and records for England in 1156.

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Historical records for England in 1156

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June

18 June 1156

Peace

Adrian IV · Benevento · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Pope Adrian IV & William of Sicily come to terms

Other events (month unknown)

1156

Burial

William of Poitiers · Reading Abbey · House / House of Plantagenet

Buried in Reading Abbey at the feet of his great-grandfather Henry I

1156

Death of William of Poitiers

William of Poitiers · Wallingford Castle · House / House of Plantagenet

Death of William of Poitiers

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