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1199 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1199.

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Historical records for France in 1199

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January

13 January 1199

Peace

Philip II · Paris · Warfare / England War

Philip II signs a truce with Richard I

April

6 April 1199

Battle of Chalus

Philip II · Chalus · Warfare / England War

Philip plays off Prince Arthur of Brittanny against John Lackland

Other events (month unknown)

1199

Homage

Eleanor of Aquitaine · House / House of Poitiers

Pays homage to Philip II but hands power over to King John of England

1199

Succession

Arthur of Brittany · House / House of Plantagenet

Claims the throne of England after the death of Richard

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