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England in 1262

Historical records for England in 1262, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

July

15 July 1262Death of Richard de ClareRichard de Clare Gloucester, 7th

House / House of Clare

Death of Richard de Clare

Other Events

1262Birth of Hugh DespenserHugh Despenser Winchester

House / House of Despenser

Birth of Hugh Despenser, son of Hugh Despenser senior

1262Papal BullHenry III

Government / Government of England

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

1262Papal BullHenry III

Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

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

1262PeerageGilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8th

House / House of Clare

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

1262Provisions of OxfordHenry III

Government / Government of England

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

1262Provisions of OxfordHenry 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

Names involved

Gilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8thHenry IIIHugh Despenser WinchesterRichard de Clare Gloucester, 7th

Provenance

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