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England in 1160

Historical records for England in 1160, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

November

2 November 1160MarriageHenry II

House / House of Plantagenet

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

2 November 1160MarriageHenry the Young King

House / House of Plantagenet

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

2 November 1160MarriageMarguerite of France

House / House of Plantagenet

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

Other Events

1160Battle of VexinHenry II

Vexin · Warfare / England War

Takes a strip of land between the Duchy of Normandy & the French Royal lands

1160Capture of VexinHenry II

Vexin · Warfare / England War

Takes a strip of land between the Duchy of Normandy & the French Royal lands

1160Duchy of NormandyHenry II

Vexin · Warfare / England War

Takes a strip of land between the Duchy of Normandy & the French Royal lands

1160Invasion of WalesRoger de Clare Hertford, 2nd

Carmarthen Castle · Warfare / England War

Clare advances with an army to the relief of Carmarthen Castle

1160Peace TreatyHenry II

Warfare / England War

Henry II & Louis VII agree an unsteady peace

1160Rule of VexinHenry II

Vexin · Warfare / England War

Takes a strip of land between the Duchy of Normandy & the French Royal lands

1160Siege of Carmarthen CastleRoger de Clare Hertford, 2nd

Carmarthen Castle · Warfare / England War

Clare advances with an army to the relief of Carmarthen Castle

Names involved

Henry IIHenry the Young KingMarguerite of FranceRoger de Clare Hertford, 2nd

Places involved

Carmarthen CastleVexin

Provenance

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