Coronation
Fostered by Thomas Becket, in June 1170 the fifteen-year-old Henry is crowned king during his fathers lifetime, but he never actually ruled and is not counted among the monarchs of England
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1170 in England
Explore 28 historical events and records for England in 1170.
Historical records for England in 1170
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February
Succession
Fostered by Thomas Becket, in June 1170 the fifteen-year-old Henry is crowned king during his fathers lifetime, but he never actually ruled and is not counted among the monarchs of England
June
Coronation
Crowned by the Archbishop of York despite the rights of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Coronation
Has his son Prince Henry crowned joint-king to ensure the succession
Coronation
Infringes the rights of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Crowns Prince Henry against public opinion
Succession
Never ruled & not counted in the monarchs of England, known as Henry the Young King
Succession
Never ruled & not counted in the monarchs of England, known as Henry the Young King. Has his son Prince Henry crowned joint-king to ensure the succession
July
Coronation
Offers Becket the chance to return to England & recrown Prince Henry, Becket accepts. Crowned by Archbishop Roger of York in violation of the rights of Thomas a Becket
Coronation
Crowns Henry II King of England
Exile of Henry II
Offers Becket the chance to return to England & recrown Prince Henry, Becket accepts
November
Coronation
Recrowns Henry II
December
Assassination of Thomas a Becket
Murdered by 4 of Henry IIs knights at the alter of St Benedict, Canterbury cathedral
Death of Thomas a Becket
Death of Thomas a Becket, assassinated
Coronation
Returns to England after 6 yrs & excommunicates Bishops who had crowned Henry
Excommunication
Returns to England after 6 yrs & excommunicates Bishops who had crowned Henry
Other events (month unknown)
Assassination of Thomas a Becket
Possible excommunication leads Henry to say "who will rid me of this turbulent priest"
Assassination of Thomas a Becket
Thomas Becket is murdered by four of Henrys knights
Assassination of Thomas a Becket
Thomas Becket is murdered by 4 of Henrys knights
Capture of Waterford
Captures Waterford
Coronation
Returns to England after 6 yrs & excommunicates Bishops who had crowned Henry. Persuades Pope Alexander III to suspend the Bishops who crowned Prince Henry
Dismissal
Persuades Pope Alexander III to suspend the Bishops who crowned Prince Henry
Dismissal
Dismissed by Pope Alexander for crowning Henry II
Excommunication
Returns to England after 6 yrs & excommunicates Bishops who had crowned Henry. Excommunicates the Archbishop of York & 2 Bishops who assisted Henrys coronation
Exile of Thomas a Becket
Issues Henry II an interdict, Henry yields & allows Becket to return to England. Henry II allows Becket to return to England
Invasion of Ireland
Leads an in support of Dermot MacMurrough, dethroned King of Leinster
Marriage
Marries Eva, daughter of the King of Leinster
Siege of Waterford
Captures Waterford
Tutor
Appointed tutor in chivalry for Henry the Young King & stands by the young king during the Revolt of 1173-1174
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