Death of Richard of Cornwall
Death of Richard of Cornwall, at Berkhamsted Castle
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1272 in England
Explore 10 historical events and records for England in 1272.
Historical records for England in 1272
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April
Burial
Buried at Hayles Abbey
November
Death of Henry III
Death of Henry III, in Westminster Palace on St Edmunds Day
Burial
Placed in Westminster Abbey where the Confessors bones had been removed
Coronation
Crowned King of England
Death of Edward I
Death of Henry III, hears of the death of his father returning from the Holy Land
Other events (month unknown)
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of York
Council of Mortimer
Appointed 1of the 3 members of Edward Is Ruling Council
First Lord of the Council
Appointed First Lord of the Council
Guardian
Appointed Guardian of the Realm
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