United Kingdom 1100-1199

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  • Aug 5, 1100

    A new king

    Henry the first was crowned king
  • Jan 1, 1113

    Truce between England and France.

    Truce between England and France.
  • Jan 1, 1114

    Matilda (alias Maud), princess of England, marries Emperor Henry V of Germany.

    Matilda (alias Maud), princess of England, marries Emperor Henry V of Germany.
  • Jan 1, 1135

    Stephen of Boulogne seizes the English crown on the death of his uncle, Henry I.

    Stephen of Boulogne seizes the English crown on the death of his uncle, Henry I. Civil war breaks out. Stephen will maintain precarious rule until 1154.
  • Jan 1, 1154

    1154 Henry II becomes King of England and holder of more than half the lands in France.

    Henry II becomes King of England and holder of more than half the lands in France. He rules until 1189, and his Plantagenet descendants will continue through Richard II until 1399. Henry II's court will be a center of literature, learning, history, philosophy, poetry, and theology.
  • Jan 1, 1155

    Adrian IV grants Henry II the right to rule Ireland.

    Adrian IV grants Henry II the right to rule Ireland.
  • Jan 1, 1164

    The constitutions reright laws for england

    Constitutions of Clarendon restate laws governing the trial of church officials in England.
  • Jan 1, 1171

    Henry II formally annexes Ireland.

    Henry II formally annexes Ireland.
  • Jan 1, 1179

    increased power of the courts of england

    Grand Assize of Windsor increases power of royal courts in England.
  • Jan 1, 1189

    new ruler of england

    Richard I eldest surviving son of Henry II, becomes ruler of England.
  • Jan 1, 1199

    New king of england

    John Lackland, youngest son of Henry II, becomes ruler of England.