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1259 in France

Explore 9 historical events and records for France in 1259.

Historical records for France in 1259

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 9 of 9 unique records.

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December

Rule of Maine

Louis IX ยท Maine ยท Warfare / Hundred Years War

Under the Treaty of Paris Henry III gives up his claim to Maine

Rule of Normandy

Louis IX ยท Anjou ยท Warfare / Hundred Years War

Under the Treaty of Paris Henry III gives up his claim to Anjou

Rule of Normandy

Louis IX ยท Normandy ยท Warfare / Hundred Years War

Under the Treaty of Paris Henry III gives up his claim to Normandy

Rule of Poitou

Louis IX ยท Poitou ยท Warfare / Hundred Years War

Under the Treaty of Paris Henry III gives up his claim to Poitou

Treaty of Paris

Louis IX ยท Paris ยท Warfare / Hundred Years War

Henry III pays homage to Louis IX for Gascony & Aquitaine. Henry III gives up claims to Normandy, Maine, Anjou & Poitou

Other events (month unknown)

Archbishop

Clement IV ยท Narbonne ยท Archbishop of Narbonne ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Archbishop of Narbonne

Bishop

Clement V ยท Comminges ยท Bishop of Comminges ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Bishop of Comminges

Marriage

John II of Brittany ยท House / House of Dreux

Marries Beatrice, daughter of Henry III of England

Rule of Aquitaine

Louis IX ยท Aquitaine ยท House / House of Capetian

Restores Henry III to the Duchy of Aquitaine. Restores Henry III to Aquitaine & makes him a vassal

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