1 March 1172CanonizationThomas a Becket
Canonized by Pope Alexander III
Historical records for England in 1172, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Canonized by Pope Alexander III
Absolved of the murder of Thomas a Becket by Pope Alexander III
Birth of Isabel de Clare, Countess of Pembroke and Striguil, eldest child of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke
Receives homage from the Irish
Forced to reconcile with the Pope of Eleanors rebellion in Aquitaine
Created Duke of Poitiers
Eleanor of Aquitaine raises a rebellion against her husband
Absolved of the murder of Thomas a Becket by Pope Alexander III
Created Duke of Poitiers
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