1175Treaty of Windsor Establishes English Influence in Ireland

The Treaty of Windsor is signed by King Henry II of England ...
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📜 Treaty of Wallingford Ends English Civil War

The Treaty of Wallingford, ends the civil war between Empress Matilda and her cousin King Stephen of England fought over the English crown. Stephen acknowledges Matilda's son Henry of Anjou as heir.
Treaty of Wallingford Ends English Civil War (1153)
Middle AgesCivil WarTreatySuccessionMonarchyAnarchy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

👑 Henry II Crowned King of England

On December 27, Henry II is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.
MonarchyMiddle AgesAngevin EmpireHenry II
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

📜 Pope Adrian IV Grants Ireland to Henry II

Pope Adrian IV grants overlordship of Ireland to Henry II of England in the bull Laudabiliter.
Pope Adrian IV Grants Ireland to Henry II (1155)
Middle AgesPapal BullHenry IIIrish HistoryEnglish HistoryPolitical IntrigueChurch and State
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👑 Henry II Lands in Ireland to Claim Lordship

On November 11, Henry II of England lands in Ireland to assert his claim as Lord of Ireland.
Henry II Lands in Ireland to Claim Lordship (1171)
Middle AgesEnglish MonarchyIrish HistoryColonialismNorman ConquestHenry IIPolitical IntrigueBritish Isles
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🤝 Treaty of Windsor Establishes English Influence in Ireland

The Treaty of Windsor is signed by King Henry II of England and the High King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair.
Treaty of Windsor Establishes English Influence in Ireland (1175)
TreatyIrish HistoryMiddle AgesHenry IIPolitical AgreementFeudalism
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🇮🇪 Irish Free State Established; Northern Ireland Created

December 6: Irish Free State is established, while the Province of Northern Ireland is created within The United Kingdom.
Irish Free State Established; Northern Ireland Created (1922)
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