Arrest of John Acton
Leader of the Lolloards plans to kidnap Henry V in Kent but is captured & executed
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1414 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 1414.
Historical records for England in 1414
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January
Death of John Acton
Death of John Acton, executed
Execution
Leader of the Lolloards plans to kidnap Henry V in Kent but is captured & executed
Plot
Leader of the Lolloards plans to kidnap Henry V in Kent but is captured & executed
Plot
Appointed Regent, during Philip IIs crusade
Rebellion of Rebels in St Giles Field
Lollards try to capture Henry V his troops arrest them as they approach the City
Other events (month unknown)
Captain
Appointed Captain of Calais
Council of Constance
Appointed Chief Envoy to the Council of Constance
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant of Ireland, 1st term
Marriage
Henry V opens marriage negotiations, along with a large dowry and acknowledgement of his right to the throne of France
Peerage
Created Duke of Bedford, 2nd, by his brother Henry V
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