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1208 in England

Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 1208.

Historical records for England in 1208

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March

Pope forbids the English clergy to administer the sacraments

John · London · Government / Government of England

The Pope forbids the English clergy to administer the sacraments. Opposes innocent IIIs nomination for the Archbishop of Canterbury

Other events (month unknown)

Birth of 4th son

Montfort, Simon de · House / House of Montfort

4th son of Simon IV de Montfort, born in Normandy

Birth of Simon de Montfort

Montfort, Simon de · Normandy · House / House of Montfort

Birth of Simon de Montfort, 4th son of Simon IV de Montfort

Birth of Thomas de Beaumont

Beaumont, Henry de · House / House of Beaumont

Birth of Thomas de Beaumont, 6th Earl of Warwick

Capture of Carcassonne

Montfort, Simon de · Carcassonne · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

Captures Carcassonne from the Albigensian heretics

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