Canonization
Canonized by Pope Alexander III
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1172 in England
Explore 9 historical events and records for England in 1172.
Historical records for England in 1172
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Assassination of Thomas a Becket
Absolved of the murder of Thomas a Becket by Pope Alexander III
Birth of Isabel de Clare
Birth of Isabel de Clare, Countess of Pembroke and Striguil, eldest child of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke
Homage
Receives homage from the Irish
Peace Mediation at Avranches
Forced to reconcile with the Pope of Eleanors rebellion in Aquitaine
Peerage
Created Duke of Poitiers
Rebellion of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine raises a rebellion against her husband
Reconcilliation
Absolved of the murder of Thomas a Becket by Pope Alexander III
Rule of Poitiers
Created Duke of Poitiers
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