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1162 in England

Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 1162.

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Historical records for England in 1162

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 7 of 7 unique records.

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June

3 June 1162

Archbishop of Canterbury

Becket, Thomas a · Canterbury · Archbishop of Canterbury · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Consecrated as Archbishop & then changes loyalty from Henry II to the Church

3 June 1162

Consecration

Becket, Thomas a · Canterbury · Archbishop of Canterbury · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Consecrated as Archbishop & then changes loyalty from Henry II to the Church

Other events (month unknown)

1162

Archbishop of Canterbury

Becket, Thomas a · London · Lord Chancellor · Government / Government of England

Resigns as Lord Chancellor after being consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury

1162

Birth of Baldwin de Redvers

Redvers, Baldwin de · House / House of Redvers

Birth of Baldwin de Redvers

1162

Danelaw

Henry II · House / House of Plantagenet

Danegeld is collected for the last time

1162

Death of Baldwin de Redvers

Redvers, Baldwin de · House / House of Redvers

Death of Baldwin de Redvers

1162

Resignation of Thomas a Becket

Becket, Thomas a · London · Lord Chancellor · Government / Government of England

Resigns as Lord Chancellor after being consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury

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