Invasion of France
Lands at la rochelle & begins a campaign in western France
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1214 in England
Explore 25 historical events and records for England in 1214.
Historical records for England in 1214
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February
July
Capture of Angers
Captures Angers after a succesful campaign in Poitou
Interdict
The Pope raises the Papal interdict against John
Battle of Bouvines
Philip II defeats the combined forces under Otto IV & the English. Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John
Battle of Bouvines
Philip II defeats John at Bouvines to gain control of Flanders
Bouvines Alliance Strategy Fails
John's coalition strategy collapses after Philip II defeats the northern allied army at Bouvines.
Rule of Flanders
Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John
Rule of Flanders
Under the Treaty of Bouvines France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II
Rule of France
Under the treay of Bouvines John I is forced to give up his claims to northern France. Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John
Treaty of Bouvines
Under the treay of Bouvines John I is forced to give up his claims to northern France. Under the Treaty of Bouvines France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II
September
Peace
John & Philip make a truce by the peace of Chinon
October
Charter
On return to England the Barons demand a charter of liberties
Invasion of France
Returns to England from France
Taxation
Faced by baronial resistance to the rate of scutage to pay for his campaign
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Bannockburn
Arrested by the Scots at Bannockburn
Birth of Isabella of England
Birth of Isabella of England, daughter of King John of England and Isabella of Angouleme
Birth of Roger Bacon
Birth of Roger Bacon, also known as Doctor Mirabilis (Latin: "wonderful teacher"), was one of the most famous Franciscan friars of his time
Chief Justiciar
Appointed Chief Justiciar of England
Invasion of France
During 1211 and 1212, John had forged a coalition with counts of Flanders and Boulogne-sur-Mer, and with the deposed emperor Otto IV, John financed most of the coalition and devised the campaign of 1214 to defeat Philippe II
Invasion of France
The German Emperor, Otto IV, with his Flemish and English contingents were to invade France from the Flemish frontier, and drive toward Paris.
Invasion of France
The plan calls for John to launch an invasion into France from the southwest as an advance to reclaim lost Angevin lands, or a strategic diversion into the Loire valley with the goal of drawing the French army south.
Invasion of France
King John arrives at Yarmouth & organizes the invasion of France
Marriage
Alfonso IXs marriage to Berengaria is annulled by Pope Innocent III
Marriage
Marshal marries Alice de Bethune, daughter of his fathers friend Baldwin de Bethune
Reform of Taxation
Demands a high rate of scutage which contributes to the baronial rebellion of 1215
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