Historical records for England in 1213, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The French king, Philippe IIs vindictive raid into Flanders causes the comte de Flanders, Ferrand, to request help from the English King, John immediatley sends a ready fleet, after the French had been defeated, from Portsmouth. About 500 English ships, under the command of the earl of Salisbury, catches the French fleet by surprise off Damme
The papal interdict of 1208 against England is lifted
Agrees to Pope innocent IIIs demands that England & Ireland become a papal fiefdom
The French invasion fleet is defeated by a sudden raid by the English fleet
The French invasion fleet is defeated by a sudden raid by the English fleet. The French fleet is prepared to invade England in Damme harbour on the Flemish Coast
Prepares a fleet for the invasion of France
Makes a truce with Llewelyn of Wales
Defeats & kills Peter II of Aragon
The English Parliament has its beginnings in the Council of St Albans
John's allies support action against Philip II's fleet, helping prevent a French seizure of Flanders.
Returns to England after John is reconciled with the Pope
Simon de Montfort leads the Crusaders into Iberia
John is absolved by Langton, England & Ireland become papal fiefs
Returns to England & absolves John
Meets the barons after the intervention of Stephen Langton & makes some concessions
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