Arrest of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Arrested when fleeing to Louis VII to hoin the rebellion against Henry II
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1173 in England
Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 1173.
Historical records for England in 1173
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Canonization
Thomas a Becket is canonized
Canonization
Thomas a Becket is canonized
Death of Roger de Clare
Death of Roger de Clare, 2nd Earl of Hertford
Guardian
Appointed Guardian for Edward, Prince of Wales
Invasion of Normandy
Helps Henry II in Normandy
Rebellion of Henry
Rebels against his father because he wishes to have a full succession
Rebellion of Hugh Bigod
Joins in a failed attempt to rebel against Henry II
Rebellion of Prince Henry, "the Young King
Supports Henry II in the rebellion of Prince Henry, "the Young King"
Rule of Chinon
Gives Chinon to John in a marriage settlement, angers Henry & causes war with France
Rule of Loudin
Gives Chinon to John in a marriage settlement, angers Henry & causes war with France
Rule of Mirabeau
Gives Mirabeau to John in a marriage settlement, angers Henry & causes war with France
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