Arrest of Richard I the Lionheart
The Regents of England buy Richards freedom for pounds 100,000
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1194 in England
Explore 20 historical events and records for England in 1194.
Historical records for England in 1194
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February
March
Ransom
England levies its 1st secular taxation on movaeble property to pay Richards ransom
April
Coronation
Crowned King of England, 2nd time
Chief Justiciar
Richard I leaves England in the hands of Hubert Walter when he returns to the Crusades
May
Exile of Richard I the Lionheart
Goes to Normandy & spends the rest of his reign in France
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Freteval
Richard I defeats Philip II at Freteval. Defeats Philip II of France & recaptures his French fiefs
Battle of Verneuil
Richard I regains his Fench fiefs after victory at the Battle of Verneuil
Birth of 4th Earl of Pembroke
Gives birth to William Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke
Capture of Normandy
Richard I the Lionheart recaptures Normandy from Philip II after his release from Austria
Capture of Nottingham
Captures Nottingham Castle
Les Andelys
Richard I the Lionheart constructs a castle to prevent further French advances down the Seine
Pardon
John gains a pardon from Richard I, who blames Johns company for his misdemeanors
Rebellion of John Lackland
Puts down a rebellion by John Lackland
Rule of France
Richard I regains his Fench fiefs after victory at the Battle of Verneuil
Rule of Normandy
Richard I the Lionheart recaptures Normandy from Philip II after his release from Austria
Siege of Nottingham
Captures Nottingham Castle & demands John stand trial as a rebel, John does not appear
Succession
Richard I nominates John as his heir
Trial
The only title John keeps is Lord of Ireland. John is forbidden to hold any castles in England. John appeals to Richards mercy but is stripped of all possessions & titles
Trial
Captures Nottingham Castle & demands John stand trial as a rebel, John does not appear
Trial
John is forbidden to hold any castles in England. John appeals to Richard but is stripped of possessions & titles. Captures Nottingham Castle & demands John stand trial as a rebel, John does not appear
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