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1163 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 1163.

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Historical records for England in 1163

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October

1 October 1163

Council of Westminster

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

Leads the Bishops in opposition to the Councils rulings

1 October 1163

Council of Westminster

Henry II · London · House / House of Plantagenet

Claims power to punish criminal clerics after their conviction by Church orders

8 October 1163

Council of Woodstock

Becket, Thomas a · Woodstock · Archbishop of Canterbury · Government / Government of England

Thomas a Becket defeats Henry IIs attempts to raise a land tax

8 October 1163

Council of Woodstock

Henry II · Woodstock · Government / Government of England

Thomas a Becket defeats Henry IIs attempts to raise a land tax

Other events (month unknown)

1163

Arrest of Rhys ap Gruffydd

Henry II · Warfare / England War

Rhys ap Gruffydd is imprisoned by Henry II

1163

Rebellion of Wales

Henry II · Warfare / England War

Wales rebels against English rule, the rebellion is suppressed

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