Assassination of Arthur of Brittany
John has Arthur of Brittany killed to prevent Arthur from claiming the English throne
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1203 in England
Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 1203.
Historical records for England in 1203
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April
Siege of Rouen
John has Arthur of Brittany killed to prevent Arthur from claiming the English throne
Hostages
From 1203 to 1212, is a hostage at the court of King John as a guarantee of his fathers behaviour
December
Result of Surrender of King John
John returns to England seeking baronial support after yielding to the French.
Surrender of King John
Surrenders to the French in & returns to England to seek the support of the Barons
Other events (month unknown)
Dol Cathedral
John stays in Dol for a year & rebuilds a Gothic cathedral. John lays siege to Dol in Brittany razes it to the ground & burns its Cathedral
Invasion of Brittany
John lays siege to Dol in Brittany razes it to the ground & burns its Cathedral
Rebellion of Brittany
Brittany rebels against John
Rebellion of Brittany
Brittany rebels against John
Siege of Dol
Stays in Dol for a year & rebuilds a gothic cathedral. John lays siege to Dol in Brittany razes it to the ground & burns its Cathedral
Siege of Gaillard
Philip I besieges Chateau-Gaillard, the fortress built by Richard I to protect Rouen
Siege of Rouen
Philip I besieges Chateau-Gaillard, the fortress built by Richard I to protect Rouen
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