Battle of Chesterfield
Henry of Amaine overwhelms the Earl of Derbys knights ending the Second Barons War
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1266 in England
Explore 18 historical events and records for England in 1266.
Historical records for England in 1266
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May
Battle of Chesterfield
Henry of Amaine overwhelms the Earl of Derbys knights ending the Second Barons War
September
Arrest of Gruffydd ap Rhys
Captures Gruffydd ap Rhys & imprisons him in Cardiff
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Adam Gordon
Arrests Adam Gordon & ends the baronial revolt in the south
Arrest of Gruffydd ap Rhys
Transfers Gruffydd ap Rhys to Clare Castle in Kilkenny
Capture of Dover
The cinque ports are still in a state of rebellion but Edward manages to capture Dover
Capture of Winchelsea
Edward captures the cinque port of Winchelsea
Dictum of Kenilworth
Henry III is urged to observe the Magna Carta by the Dictum of Kenilworth
Dictum of Kenilworth
Helps obtain the Dictum of Kenilworth
Exile of Simon de Montfort
Escapes to France & rises high in the service of Charles of Anjou, King of Sicily
League of Macon
Supports the claims of Margaret of Provence against the Angevins
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Magna Carta
Henry III is urged to observe the Magna Carta by the Dictum of Kenilworth
Peerage
Created Earl of Derby after the latters defeat at Chesterfield
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Forced by Prince Edward to accept terms but later supports the rebelious cinque ports
Rebellion of Robert de Ferrars
Raises a rebellion in Derbyshire
Siege of Kenilworth
Kenilworth Castle is blockaded by the royalists from midsummer until Christmas
Siege of Kenilworth
Participates in the royalist siege of Kenilworth
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