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1166 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 1166.

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Historical records for England in 1166

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1166

Assizes

Henry II · Government / Government of England

Orders the creation of jails in all English counties at the Assize of Clarendon

1166

Market Charter

de Birmingham, Peter · Birmingham · Lord of Birmingham · Government / Medieval Borough

Obtains a market charter from Henry II, helping Birmingham develop as a trading settlement.

1166

Papal Legate

Becket, Thomas a · Vatican · Papal Legate · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Pope Alexander III appoints Thomas Beckett Papal legate against the will of Henry II

1166

Papal Legate

Henry II · Vatican · House / House of Plantagenet

Pope Alexander III appoints Thomas Beckett Papal legate against the will of Henry II

1166

Reform of Jury System

Henry II · London · Government / Government of England

Issues the Assize of Clarendon, 22 articles setting au a jury system

1166

Reform of Prisons

Henry II · Government / Government of England

Orders the creation of jails in all English counties at the Assize of Clarendon

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