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1262 in England

Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 1262.

Historical records for England in 1262

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July

Death of Richard de Clare

Clare, Richard de · House / House of Clare

Death of Richard de Clare

Other events (month unknown)

Birth of Hugh Despenser

Despenser, Hugh · House / House of Despenser

Birth of Hugh Despenser, son of Hugh Despenser senior

Papal Bull

Henry III · Government / Government of England

Henry obtained a papal bull in 1262 exempting him from his oath and both sides began to raise armies

Papal Bull

Henry III · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Henry obtained a papal bull in 1262 exempting him from his oath and both sides began to raise armies

Peerage

Clare, Gilbert de · House / House of Clare

Becomes the 9th Earl of Clare, the 7th Earl of Hertford and the Eighth Earl of Gloucester

Provisions of Oxford

Henry III · Government / Government of England

Henry obtained a papal bull in 1262 exempting him from his oath and both sides began to raise armies

Provisions of Oxford

Henry III · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Royalists were led by Prince Edward, Henrys eldest son. Henry obtained a papal bull in 1262 exempting him from his oath and both sides began to raise armies

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