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England in 1254

Historical records for England in 1254, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

17Records
11Events
4Named people
7Places
4Categories

Historical records

February

11 February 1254Constitution of EnglandSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Government / Government of England

2 knights are summoned to represent each shire to discuss taxation. 1st example of elected representatives meeting to discuss taxation

April

1 April 1254Rule of GasconyHenry III

Gascony · House / House of Plantagenet

Under the Treaty of Toledo Alfonso renounces Gascony. Alfonso renounces claims to Gascony if Henry consults him in dealing with the Gascons

1 April 1254Treaty of ToledoHenry III

Toledo · House / House of Plantagenet

Alfonso renounces claims to Gascony if Henry consults him in dealing with the Gascons

June

12 June 1254Constitution of EnglandHenry III

Oxford · Government / Government of England

Parliament must be called 3 times a yr. An oath must be taken to support the constitution

12 June 1254Constitution of EnglandHenry III

Oxford · House / House of Plantagenet

An oath must be taken to support the constitution

12 June 1254Council of OxfordSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Oxford · House / House of Montfort

The Council of Oxford appoints a committee of 24 who produce the Provisions of Oxford

12 June 1254OathHenry III

Oxford · House / House of Plantagenet

An oath must be taken to support the constitution

12 June 1254Provisions of OxfordHenry III

Oxford · House / House of Plantagenet

Under the Provisions of Oxford Parliament has to be called 3 times a yr. An oath must be taken to support the constitution. Administration is shared by a Council of Barons & the King

12 June 1254Provisions of OxfordSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Oxford · House / House of Montfort

The Council of Oxford appoints a committee of 24 who produce the Provisions of Oxford

October

1 October 1254MarriageEdward I

Las Huelgas · House / House of Plantagenet

Marries to protect Englands last possession in France, Gascony. Marries Eleanor of Castille, half sister of Alfonso X of Leon & Castille

1 October 1254Rule of GasconyEdward I

Gascony · House / House of Plantagenet

Succeeds as Duke of Gascony during his marriage to Eleanor. Marries to protect Englands last possession in France, Gascony

1 October 1254SuccessionEdward I

Gascony · House / House of Plantagenet

Succeeds as Duke of Gascony during his marriage to Eleanor

Other Events

1254Invasion of SicilyHenry III

Sicily · House / House of Plantagenet

Agrees with the Pope to pay for an invasion of Sicily

1254MarriageEleanor of Castille

Las Huelgas · House / House of Plantagenet

Marries the future Edward I at Las Huelgas in Castille

1254Reballion of Simon de MontfortSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

London · Warfare / Military

Leads Parliament in turning down Henry IIIs request for a subsidy

1254Rule of SicilyHenry III

Sicily · House / House of Plantagenet

Accepts the Popes offer to make his son, Edmund, King of Sicily

1254SuccessionEdward I

Chester · House / House of Plantagenet

Succeeds as Earl of Chester

Names involved

Edward IEleanor of CastilleHenry IIISimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Places involved

ChesterGasconyLas HuelgasLondonOxfordSicilyToledo

Provenance

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