Dublin Castle
Commences the construction of Dublin Castle
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1171 in England
Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 1171.
Historical records for England in 1171
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Invasion of Ireland
Invades Ireland with the full approval of the Pope & subjects it to his rule. Crosses to Ireland & forces Richard Strongbow to pay homage. Capture of southeastern Ireland. Appoints his son John as Lord of Ireland to rule on his behalf
Rule of Ireland
Henry arrived from France with an army and declared himself "Lord of Ireland". Crosses to Ireland & forces Richard Strongbow to pay homage. All of the Normans, along with many Irish princes, took oaths of homage to Henry by November, and he left after six months, he never returned
Rule of Ireland
Receives the feality of the King's of Ireland
Succession
Declares himself Lord of Ireland
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