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1268 in England

Explore 9 historical events and records for England in 1268.

Historical records for England in 1268

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June

Bishop

Giffard, Godfrey ยท Worcester ยท Bishop of Worcester ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The monks of Worcester elect Giffard as Bishop of Worcester

Other events (month unknown)

Caerphilly

Clare, Gilbert de ยท Caerphilly ยท Warfare / England War

Caerphilly castle is built during the conflict with Llywelyn ap Gruffudd

Death of William Mauduit

Mauduit, William ยท House / House of Mauduit

Death of William Maudit

Governor

Montfort, Simon de ยท Tuscany ยท Governor of Tuscany ยท Government / Government of England

Appointed Governor of Tuscany by Charles of Anjou

Mobilization

Edward I ยท Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

Takes the cross of the forthcoming crusade

Opus majus

Bacon, Roger ยท Science / Mathematics

Publication of "Opus tertium" for Pope Clement IV. Publication of "Opus majus" for Pope Clement IV

Opus tertium

Bacon, Roger ยท Science / Mathematics

Publication of "Opus tertium" for Pope Clement IV. Publication of "Opus majus" for Pope Clement IV

Peerage

Beauchamp, William de ยท Warwick ยท House / House of Beauchamp

Created Earl of Warwick, 9th, nephew of William Mauduit

Succession

Mauduit, William ยท House / House of Mauduit

Succeeded as Earl of Warwick by his nephew William de Beauchamp

How these records were prepared

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