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England in 1264

Historical records for England in 1264, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

59Records
29Events
22Named people
12Places
4Categories

Historical records

January

23 January 1264Reballion of Rebels in AmiensHenry III

Amiens · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Mise of Amiens, judgment of Louis ix in favor of Henry III & against the Barons

25 January 1264Mise of AmiensHugh Despenser

Amiens · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Londoners refuse to obey the Mise of Amiens

25 January 1264Mise of AmiensHenry III

Amiens · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Louis IX rules in Henrys favour

25 January 1264Mise of AmiensHenry III

Amiens · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Oxford Provisions are declared void by the Mise of Amiens. A judgement of Louis IX in favor of Henry III against the English barons

25 January 1264Mise of AmiensHenry III

Amiens · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Provisions of Oxford are declared invalid

25 January 1264Mise of AmiensSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Amiens · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Mise of Amiens provokes de Montfort into leading another Barons War. Louis IX finds in favor of Henry III & exempts him from the Provisions of Oxford

25 January 1264Provisions of OxfordHenry III

Amiens · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Oxford Provisions are declared void by the Mise of Amiens

25 January 1264Reballion of Rebels in LondonHugh Despenser

London · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Londoners join Despenser who hold the Tower & burn the manor of the King of the Romans

25 January 1264Siege of Tower of LondonHugh Despenser

Tower of London · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Londoners join Despenser who hold the Tower & burn the manor of the King of the Romans

February

February 1264Reballion of Henry IIIHenry III

London · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Joined by Prince Edward, the war against the Barons begins

April

4 April 1264Siege of NorthamptonHenry III

Northampton · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Royal Army attacks Simon Montfort but is held back on the first day

5 April 1264Capture of NorthamptonHenry III

Northampton · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Prince Edward captures Northampton from the rebellious barons

April 1264Capture of LeicesterHenry III

Leicester · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Leicester surrenders to Henry III

April 1264Capture of NorthamptonHenry III

Northampton · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Nottingham surrenders to Henry III

April 1264Capture of RochesterGilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8th

Rochester · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Helps Simon de Montfort capture Rochester

April 1264Capture of RochesterHenry III

Rochester · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Simon de Montfort captures Rochester

April 1264Siege of NottinghamHenry III

Nottingham · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Royal Army captures Nottingham

May

5 May 1264Siege of NorthamptonHenry III

Northampton · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Royal Army captures Simon Montfort & captures his head quarters at Northampton

13 May 1264Battle of LewesSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Fletching · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The Royalists in Lewes refuse to listen to mediation. Arrives at Fletching from London 9 miles north of Lewes

14 May 1264Arrest of Edward IEdward I

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Captured with his father at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Arrest of Richard of CornwallRichard of Cornwall

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Taken prisoner at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesHumphrey de Bohun Hereford, 3rd

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesHenry de Borham

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesJohn de Burgh

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesGilbert de Clare Clare, 9th

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Contributes to Simon de Montforts victory

14 May 1264Battle of LewesGilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8th

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Helps Simon de Montfort to victory at the Battle of Lewes. Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes. Contributes to Simon de Montforts victory

14 May 1264Battle of LewesEdward I

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Captured with his father at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesFitzjohn

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesJohn Giffard

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesHenry de Hastings

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesHenry III

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The short period that followed was the closest England was to come to complete abolition of the monarchy until the Commonwealth period of 1649-1660. Captured & imprisoned by Simon de Montfort who dictates peace terms

14 May 1264Battle of LewesWilliam de Montchensey

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesGuy de Montfort

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the Barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Shares command with his father Simon de Montfort. Gathers his troops & marches to the summit of the South Downs overlooking Lewes. Captures & imprisons Henry III & Richard of Cornwall, then dictates peace terms

14 May 1264Battle of LewesRichard of Cornwall

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Taken prisoner at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesNicholas de Segrave

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fights for the Barons at the Battle of Lewes

14 May 1264Battle of LewesJohn de Warenne Surrey, 7th

Lewes · Warfare / Military

Fights in support of Henry III

14 May 1264CommonwealthHenry III

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

The short period that followed was the closest England was to come to complete abolition of the monarchy until the Commonwealth period of 1649-1660

15 May 1264Constitution of EnglandHenry III

Government / Government of England

Forced to accept de Montforts conditions & the rule of the Barons

15 May 1264Mise of AmiensSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Amiens · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Montfort becomes de facto ruler of England. Establishes Government by council divesting Henry III of real power

June

June 1264Alliance Gilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8th and WelshGilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8th

Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Falls out with de Montfort after the latters alliance with the Welsh

June 1264ParliamentGilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8th

London · Government / Government of England

Montfort and Gilbert organize a new Parliament

August

12 August 1264PeaceHenry III

Canterbury · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Government reform is confirmed

12 August 1264PeaceSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Canterbury · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Government reform is confirmed

Other Events

1264Alliance Crosses the River Severn and and LlewelynMontfort

Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Crosses the River Severn & joins forces with Llewelyn

1264Alliance Hugh Despenser and de Montfort partyHugh Despenser

Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Joins the de Montfort party

1264Arrest of Edward IEdward I

Lewes · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Taken hostage but escapes & with Welsh help kills Simon de Montfort

1264Arrest of Simon de Montfort the YoungerEdward I

Northampton · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Arrests the younger Simon de Montfort

1264Birth of Walter de FauconbergWalter de Fauconberg Fauconberg, 2nd

House / House of Fauconberg

Birth of Walter de Fauconberg

1264Constitution of EnglandHenry III

Government / Government of England

De Montfort calls up a pre-Parliament

1264Exile of John de WarenneJohn de Warenne Surrey, 7th

Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Forced into exile to France after defeat at the Battle of Lewes

1264Reballion of Roger BigodRoger Bigod Norfolk, 4th

Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Joins de Montfort in the Barons War

1264Reballion of to head theSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

London · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Sends his elder sons Simon & Henry to head the revolt in the midlands & west. Organises resistance in the south

1264Siege of GloucesterEdward I

Gloucester · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Attempts the trap Henry Montfort but is forced to call a truce & returns to Oxford

1264Siege of RochesterHenry III

Rochester · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Sends forces from Nottingham to succesfully relieve Rochester from Simon de Montfort

1264Siege of RochesterSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6th

Rochester · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Fails to capture Rochester castle & withdraws to London. Captures Rochester to open up a route to the Cinque Ports

1264Siege of RochesterJohn de Warenne Surrey, 7th

Rochester · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

Provokes Simon de Montforts failed attempt to capture Rochester Castle. Blocks Simon de Montforts route from London to the Cinque Ports

1264Siege of WarwickJohn Giffard Warwick

Warwick · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

John Giffard besieges Warwick castle on behalf of de Montfort against Henry III

1264Siege of WarwickWilliam Mauduit Warwick, 8th

Warwick · Warfare / Barons War, 2nd

John Giffard besieges Warwick castle on behalf of de Montfort against Henry III

Names involved

Edward IFitzjohnGilbert de Clare Clare, 9thGilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8thGuy de MontfortHenry de BorhamHenry de HastingsHenry IIIHugh DespenserHumphrey de Bohun Hereford, 3rdJohn de BurghJohn de Warenne Surrey, 7thJohn GiffardJohn Giffard WarwickMontfortNicholas de SegraveRichard of CornwallRoger Bigod Norfolk, 4thSimon de Montfort Leicester, 6thWalter de Fauconberg Fauconberg, 2ndWilliam de MontchenseyWilliam Mauduit Warwick, 8th

Places involved

AmiensCanterburyFletchingGloucesterLeicesterLewesLondonNorthamptonNottinghamRochesterTower of LondonWarwick

Provenance

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