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England in 1174

Historical records for England in 1174, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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1174Assassination of Thomas a BecketHenry II

Canterbury · House / House of Plantagenet

Makes a public penance for Beckets murder

1174ShrineHenry II

Canterbury · House / House of Plantagenet

Beckets tomb becomes a shrine & place of pilgrimage

1174Treaty of FalaiseHenry II

Falaise · House / House of Plantagenet

William I agrees to Henrys terms for his release by becoming a vassal

Names involved

Henry II

Places involved

CanterburyFalaise

Provenance

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