Rule of France
Phillip II grants Johns French lands, except Normandy, to Arthur of Brittany. Philip II captures Johns French lands
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1202 in England
Explore 28 historical events and records for England in 1202.
Historical records for England in 1202
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April
Rule of Normandy
Phillip II grants Johns French lands, except Normandy, to Arthur of Brittany
July
Siege of Mirabeau
Crosses the Loire to defend Mirabeau from Arthur of Brittany the Lusignan brothers
August
Arrest of Arthur of Brittany
Captures Arthur & other rebel Barons. Arthur of Brittany is captured during the Battle of Mirabeau by William de Braose
Battle of Mirabeau
Arthur of Brittany is captured during the Battle of Mirabeau by William de Braose
Battle of Mirabeau
John speeds south to surprise the rebels unprepared outside Mirabeau, not a single rebel escaped. John captures over 200 knights & all the leaders of the rebellion, including Arthur and Hugh le Brun. Arthur of Brittany is captured during the Battle of Mirabeau by William de Braose
Rebellion of Rebels in Mirabeau
Captures Arthur & other rebel Barons
Siege of Mirabeau
John raises a siege & rescues his mother Queen Eleanor
Assassination of Arthur of Brittany
After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine
Battle of Mirabeau
Ignores the pleas of William & Aimeri, & treats his captives cruelly by ensuring 22 noblemen die in harsh conditions. After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine
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Capture of Angers
Follows up his victory at Mirabeau by occupying Tours, Angers & Le Mans
Capture of Arques
Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Capture of Boutevant
Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Capture of Gournai
Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Capture of Le Mans
Follows up his victory at Mirabeau by occupying Tours, Angers & Le Mans
Capture of Tours
Follows up his victory at Mirabeau by occupying Tours, Angers & Le Mans
Invasion of France
Sets up headquarters in Le Mans to defend Normandy & Aquitaine
Invasion of France
Follows up his victory at Mirabeau by occupying Tours, Angers & Le Mans
Invasion of France
Collects funds throughout England to defend Johns French inheritance
Invasion of Normandy
After Johns trial Philip invades Normandy
National Customs
Institutes the National Customs System
Peerage
Created Earl of Surrey, 5th
Reform of Customs System
Institutes the National Customs System
Siege of Gournai
Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Succession
Succeeds as Count of Angouleme
Treason
Charges the Lusignans with treason, they appeal to Philip II who confronts John
Trial
Sentenced to have all of his French Crown lands forfeited. Philip demands Johns a trial in Paris for his treatment of the Lusignan brothers. John refuses to stand trial before Philip II. John is tried in his absence
Trial
After Johns trial Philip invades Normandy
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