Dismissal
Unpopular with the Barons, Peter is replaced as Justiciar by Hubert de Burgh
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1215 in England — Page 2
Explore 52 historical events and records for England in 1215.
Historical records for England in 1215
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Excommunication
He and his son are among the Barons excommunicated by the Pope
Justiciar
Appointed Justiciar of England
Magna Carta
1 of 25 barons entrusted with carrying out the Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Gilbert and his father were two of the barons made Magna Carta sureties
Magna Carta
Plays a leading part in the negotiations for Magna Carta, 1 of 25 sureties
Magna Carta
Appeals to the Pope for the abolition of the Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Helps capture the Tower of London to secure King Johns agreement to the Magna Carta
Rebellion of 1215, William is on the side of the rebels
During the baronial rebellion of 1215, William is on the side of the rebels while his father fights for the king
Rebellion of Roger Bigod
Joins the barons against John
Siege of Northampton
Barons demand the charter of Henry I & the laws of Edward the Confessor
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. Some of the nobles attempt to place the French Dauphin on the English throne
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