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1252 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 1252.

Historical records for England in 1252

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July

Rule of Ireland

FitzGeoffrey, John · Justiciar · Warfare / Military

Oferred the opportunity by Henry II to colonize all wasteland in Ireland

Other events (month unknown)

Armament

Henry III · Warfare / Military

The longbow is listed for those worth more than 40 shillings in land to possess

Council of Bishops

Grossesteste, Robert · Lincoln · Bishop of Lincoln · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Leads the Council of Bishops in its refusal to pay a tenth of its money to Henry III

Marriage

Alice of Angouleme · House / House of Clare

Gilbert the Red marries Alice of Angouleme, a niece of Henry III

Marriage

Clare, Gilbert de · House / House of Clare

Gilbert the Red marries Alice of Angouleme, a niece of Henry III

Trial

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

Cleared of charges by Henry III of Gascon of misrule, retires to France

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