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England in 1159

Historical records for England in 1159, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

9Records
7Events
4Named people
1Places
4Categories

Historical records

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1159Battle of ToulouseHenry II

Toulouse · Warfare / England War

Henry II is defeated

1159Constitution of EnglandJohn of Salisbury

Government / Government of England

Publication of "Policraticus", a treatise on Government

1159Death of Adrian IVAdrian IV

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Death of Adrian IV

1159Invasion of FranceThomas a Becket

Toulouse · Warfare / England War

Leads an English invasion to assert Eleanor of Aquitaines rights but is driven off

1159Invasion of FranceHenry II

Toulouse · Warfare / England War

Becket leads an English invasion of Toulouse to assert Eleanor of Aquitaines rights

1159PolicraticusJohn of Salisbury

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Policraticus", a treatise on Government

1159Policraticus", a treatise on GovernmentJohn of Salisbury

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Policraticus", a treatise on Government

1159Siege of ToulouseThomas a Becket

Toulouse · Warfare / England War

Leads an English invasion to assert Eleanor of Aquitaines rights but is driven off

1159Siege of ToulouseHenry II

Toulouse · Warfare / England War

Henry II is defeated. Becket leads an English invasion of Toulouse to assert Eleanor of Aquitaines rights

Names involved

Adrian IVHenry IIJohn of SalisburyThomas a Becket

Places involved

Toulouse

Provenance

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