Regency
Appointed Regent, rules by edict while Richard fights the Crusades
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1189 in France
Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1189.
Historical records for France in 1189
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Arrest of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Released by Henry II to tour Aquitaine in order to Counter a French claim to the Duchy
Invasion of Maine
Attacks Henry II who is forced to surrender
Succession
Under the Treaty of Messina Richard I names Arthur of Brittany as his succesor if he should die without issue
Succession
Succeeds as Count of Savoy
Treaty of Messina
Under the Treaty of Messina Richard I names Arthur of Brittany as his succesor if he should die without issue
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