Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1168 in England

Explore 4 historical events and records for England in 1168.

Historical records for England in 1168

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3Named people on this page
2Places on this page

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Marriage

Matilda · Brunswick · House / House of Plantagenet

Marries Emperor Henry II, the ceremony takes place at Brunswick

Peerage

Richard I the Lionheart · Acquitaine · House / House of Plantagenet

Created Duke of Acquitaine

Ransom

Marshal, William · House / House of Marshal

Williams uncle is killed in an ambush by Guy of Lusignan, William is injured and captured in the same battle, but is ransomed by Eleanor of Aquitaine. Marshall is ransomed ransomed by Eleanor of Aquitaine

Rule of Acquitaine

Richard I the Lionheart · Acquitaine · House / House of Plantagenet

Created Duke of Acquitaine

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