Marriage
The marriage is orchestrated by Henrys father, Henry II, in order to gain control over Marguerites dowry, the strategically vital castles of the Vexin region between Normandy & Paris
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1160 in England
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Historical records for England in 1160
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Marriage
The marriage is orchestrated by Henrys father, Henry II, in order to gain control over Marguerites dowry, the strategically vital castles of the Vexin region between Normandy & Paris. Henry the Young King is married to Marguerite of France, daughter of King Louis VII of France by his 2nd wife Constance of Castille, he is 5 yrs of age & she is 2
Marriage
The marriage is orchestrated by Henrys father, Henry II, in order to gain control over Marguerites dowry, the strategically vital castles of the Vexin region between Normandy & Paris. Henry the Young King is married to Marguerite of France, daughter of King Louis VII of France by his 2nd wife Constance of Castille, he is 5 yrs of age & she is 2
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Battle of Vexin
Takes a strip of land between the Duchy of Normandy & the French Royal lands
Capture of Vexin
Takes a strip of land between the Duchy of Normandy & the French Royal lands
Duchy of Normandy
Takes a strip of land between the Duchy of Normandy & the French Royal lands
Invasion of Wales
Clare advances with an army to the relief of Carmarthen Castle
Peace Treaty
Henry II & Louis VII agree an unsteady peace
Rule of Vexin
Takes a strip of land between the Duchy of Normandy & the French Royal lands
Siege of Carmarthen Castle
Clare advances with an army to the relief of Carmarthen Castle
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