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Bacon, RogerAdd to 'MyProject' 
Born: 1214
Died: 1294

A friar who was skilled in alchemy, astronomy, mathematics, optics, etc. Need to determine who would have contact with, influenced etc. He apparently understood the concepts of gunpowder - was this put to use? He studied both at Oxford and Paris, receiving a degree from Paris. In 1266 writing to Pope Clement IV, proposing a scientific encyclopedia. The Pope mistaking his request thinking Bacon had produced one and wanting to see it, forced Bacon to write the whole thing himself. In 1278 he was imprisoned for his writings.
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Baldwin (I, King of Jerusalem)Add to 'MyProject' 
 Baldwin of Edessa was the brother of Godfrey of Bouillon, the first ruler of Jerulsam after the city had been captured in 1099. When Godfrey died on 18th July, 1100 the post of ruler became vacant. The head of the Church in Jerusalem, Dagobert of Pisa, claimed that the Church itself should rule and as he was its representative he should have the job, but Baldwin disagreed. With a force of a thousand or so men Baldwin travelled to Jerusalem to claim the throne of Jerusalem for himself. The people of Jerusalem chose Baldwin as they recognised the need for a strong leader who could defend the city. Baldwin, unlike his brother, was happy to be called King of Jerusalem and to wear a crown.
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1100Jul 18Godfrey of Bouillon dies
Godfrey of Bouillon died just a year after the crusaders had captured Jerusalem. Agreeing who should succeed Godfrey as ruler of Jerusalem was not easy. The head of the Church in Jerusalem, Dagobert of Pisa, claimed that the Church itself should rule and as he was its representative he should have the job. Godfrey's brother, Baldwin of Edessa, had other ideas and travelled to Jerusalem with an army to claim the throne.
Dec 25Baldwin I becomes king of Jerusalem
Supported by an army of over a thousand men, Baldwin claimed the throne of Jerusalem. Baldwin of Edessa was Godfrey's brother and he claimed the throne as his heritage. Baldwin was crowned on Christmas Day at Bethlehem.
1118Baldwin II becomes King of Jerusalem
Baldwin II became King of Jerusalem following in his cousin's footsteps.
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Baldwin (II, King of Jerusalem)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1131

King of Jerusalem.
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1118Baldwin II becomes King of Jerusalem
Baldwin II became King of Jerusalem following in his cousin's footsteps.
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Ball, JohnAdd to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1381

John Ball was one of the leaders of the Peasant's Revolt of 1381. Ball was a priest who wandered from village to village preaching equality. He was arrested for his beliefs and was freed from prison by rebels led by Wat Tyler. Ball was hanged at the end of the revolt.
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1381Jun 7Peasant's Revolt reaches Maidstone
The Kentish section of the Revolt reached Maidstone where they were joined by Wat Tyler who became their leader. They released John Ball from the church prison.
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Balliol, Edward (King of Scotland 1332)Add to 'MyProject' 
Born: 1283
Died: 1364

Edward was the eldest son of John Balliol, the king of the Scots. With help from Edward III Edward Balliol claimed the Scottish throne after defeating David II at Dupplin Muir in 1332. Balliol was forced to relinquish the throne a few months later but was helped back into power in 1333 by Edward III.
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1294Edward Balliol asks for resources
Edward Balliol arrived in London and asked for men and money for Edward's French war.
1329Jun 7David II becomes king of Scotland
Robert I (the Bruce) of Scotland died and was followed by David (II). David was only 5 years old and so Edward Balliol claimed his right to the throne being the son of John who was king of Scotland from 1292 to 1296.
1332Aug 12Battle of Dupplin Moor
With help from English archers Edward Balliol forwarded his right to the Scottish throne by defeating David II's followers at Dupplin Moor.
Sep 24Balliol crowned king of Scotland
Edward Balliol was crowned king of Scotland at Scone but was quickly forced over the border back to England prompting Edward III's assaults.
DecBalliol overthrown
Balliol's fortunes changed when he was overthrown and had to flee to England.
1333Isle of Man comes under English control
Montagu, an English Baron, took control of the Isle of Man from Scotland.
1334JunEngland takes control of parts of Scotland
Edward Balliol granted England control of parts of southern Scotland.
1335Qtr 2Edward attacks the Scots
Edward III, assisted by Balliol, moved up through Scotland. There was a chance that the French would invade while the King was in the North as Philippe VI had sent ships to help the Scottish cause.
1341JunDavid II returns to Scotland
Edward Balliol is forced to leave Scotland when David II returns from France to claim the Scottish throne.
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Beaufort, EdmundAdd to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1471

Son of Edmund, Duke of Somerset who was killed at the Battle of St. Albans in 1455.

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Father: Beaufort, Edmund (Duke of Somerset) ( - d.1455)
Mother: Beauchamp, Eleanor 
Edmund Beaufort ( - d.1471)
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1471May 4The Battle of Tewkesbury
The Yorkists led by Edward and Richard met the Lancastrians at Tewkesbury. Richard was able to outflank the Lancastrians led by Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset. Once Somerset's men had been dealt with, Richard attacked the rear of the Lancastrian line which broke apart and fled. Many of the Lancastrian leaders were caught and killed including Edward the Prince of Wales.
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Beaufort, Edmund (Duke of Somerset)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 22 May 1455

Rival of Edward IV before Edward was crowned king of England. Killed at the Battle of St. Albans on 22 May, 1455.

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Father: Beaufort, John (1st Earl of Somerset) ( - d.1410)
Mother: Holland, Margaret 
Edmund Beaufort (Duke of Somerset) ( - d.1455)
     +Eleanor Beauchamp
          =Henry Beaufort (Duke of Somerset) ( - d.1464)
          =Edmund Beaufort ( - d.1471)
          =John Beaufort ( - d.1471)
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1447Edmund Beaufort appointed lieutenant of France
Edmund Beaufort was appointed lieutenant of France. Richard of York had wanted to be re-appointed to the position. Edmund and Richard became rivals in the battles of the War of the Roses.
Qtr 4Richard, Duke of York, Lieutenant of Ireland
Richard, Duke of York, had previously been the Lieutenant of France and Normandy but this had expired and the title had gone to his rival Edmund Beaufort (later Duke of Somerset). Instead, Richard was appointed the title of Lieutenant of Ireland.
1450SepRichard returns from Ireland
As a possible heir to throne of England, Richard, Duke of York returned from Ireland where he had been placed as lieutenant by the Duke of Somerset who had possible aspirations of taking the throne for himself. Edmund Beaufort, the Duke of Somerset and his associates were being shown favouritism and Richard along with the Welsh land owners were finding it hard to retain the earnings they were making from their own lands. Richard failed this time in removing the Duke of Somerset.
1453NovSomerset sent to the Tower
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1454Apr 2Earl of Salisbury becomes chancellor
With Richard, Duke of York running the country, several changes were made, one of which was to make the elder Richard Neville chancellor. Richard also made himself the Captain of Calais removing his rival the Earl of Somerset from the post.
1455FebSomerset released from the Tower
With Henry back in power the Duke of Somerset was released from captivity.
MarSomerset back in command
Henry's return to sanity swung the balance of power back to favour the Duke of Somerset and he was quickly restored to his former position of Captain of Calais. The Yorkists at this time felt it wise to leave London in fear of reprisals.
May 22Battle of St. Albans
The King had by his side at St. Albans the Dukes of Somerset and Buckingham, Lords Pembroke, Northumberland and Devon and around 2,000 Lancastrian men. They tried to hold the town against the Yorkists led by Salisbury and Warwick but Warwick was able to enter the town through an unguarded spot and attack the flanks of the Lancastrian barricades. Although this battle was small it left the Duke of Somerset dead along with Lord Northumberland and Clifford. As a result of this victory power again swung to the Yorkists although support from the Barons was not total. Edward again became Protector of the Realm and the powerful position of Captain of Calais was given to the Earl of Warwick.
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Beaufort, Henry (Bishop of Winchester)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1447

Henry was the second son of John of Gaunt and Catherine Swynford. Henry became the Bishop of Winchester after the death of the previous bishop, William of Wykeham, in 1404.

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Father: John (of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster) ( - d.1399)
Mother: Swynford, Catherine 
Henry Beaufort (Bishop of Winchester) ( - d.1447)
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Beaufort, Henry (Duke of Somerset)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1418

Son of John, Earl of Somerset.

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Father: Beaufort, John (1st Earl of Somerset) ( - d.1410)
Mother: Holland, Margaret 
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Beaufort, Henry (Duke of Somerset)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1464

Son of Edmund, Duke of Somerset (killed at the Battle of St. Albans in 1455).

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Father: Beaufort, Edmund (Duke of Somerset) ( - d.1455)
Mother: Beauchamp, Eleanor 
Henry Beaufort (Duke of Somerset) ( - d.1464)
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1461Mar 29Battle of Towton
This was the bloodiest battle of the War of the Roses and was fought in a snowstorm at Towton in Yorkshire. Both the Lancastrian and Yorkist armies were large having possibly 40,000 men each. The battle lasted many hours until the Lancastrian's line was broken. Fleeing into a river many of the Lancastrian's were drowned in their heavy armour and the rest were killed by the pursuing Yorkists.
1463DecDuke of Somerset rebels
Henry Beaufort, Duke of Somerset and Lancastrian supporters rebelled against Edward and used Bamburgh Castle as a base.
1464MayBattle of Hexham
The Nevilles defeated the last of the Lancastrian forces near Hexham. The rebels, including Henry Beaufort the Duke of Somerset were executed. In recognition of their contribution to the security of his reign, Edward IV gave John Neville, Lord Montagu the title of Earl of Northumberland, and George Neville was made Archbishop of York.
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Beaufort, MargaretAdd to 'MyProject' 
Born: 1443
Died: 1509

Married Edmund Tudor. Their son became Henry VII, the first Tudor king.

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Margaret Beaufort (b.1443 - d.1509)
     +Edmund Tudor (Earl of Richmond) ( - d.1456)
          =Henry (VII, King of England 1485-1509) (b.1457 - d.1509)
               +Elizabeth (of York) ( - d.1503)
                    =Arthur (Son of Henry VII) (b.1486 - d.1502)
                    |    +Catherine (of Aragon)
                    =Margaret (Daughter of Henry VII) (b.1489 - d.1541)
                    =HENRY (VIII, King of England 1509-1547) (b.1491 - d.1547)
                    |    +Catherine (of Aragon)
                    |    |    =Mary (I, Queen of England 1553-1558, Bloody Mary) (b.1516 - d.1558)
                    |    +Anne Boleyn ( - d.1536)
                    |    |    =Elizabeth (I, Queen of England 1558-1603) (b.1533 - d.1603)
                    |    +Jane Seymour ( - d.1537)
                    |    |    =Edward (VI, King of England 1547-1553) (b.1537 - d.1553)
                    |    +Anne (of Cleves)
                    |    +Catherine Howard
                    |    +Catherine Parr
                    =Mary (Daughter of Henry VII) (b.1495 - d.1533)
                         +Louis (XII, King of France)
                         +Charles Brandon (Duke of Suffolk) (b.1485 - d.1545)
                              =Frances (Lady)
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1455Edmund Tudor marries Margaret Beaufort
Edmund Tudor married Margaret Beaufort, the heiress of the Duke of Somerset. Margaret was only twelve years old.
1456DecMargaret Beaufort moved to Pembroke
After the death of Edmund Tudor his brother Jasper Tudor Earl of Pembroke moved Margaret Beaufort to Pembroke Castle. Margaret was the wife of Edmund and expecting their first child.
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Benedict (XII, Pope)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1342

Pope from 1334 to 1342. Benedict was a French Cistercian monk from Foix. The main concern of his time in office was to stop the Hundred Years War that had started during his reign.
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1337Qtr 2Cardinals sent to Europe
Two cardinals, Peter Gomez and Bertrand of Montfavence, were sent by Pope Benedict XII to Europe to try and prevent the two kings from going to war.
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Berengaria (of Navarre, Queen of England)Add to 'MyProject' 
 Berengaria, the daughter of the King of Navarre, married King Richard I of England on 12th of May 1191 on Cyprus in the chapel of St George at Limassol.

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Berengaria (of Navarre, Queen of England)
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1191May 12Richard marries Berengaria
Richard took time to marry Berengaria at Limassol.
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Bernard (of Clairvaux)Add to 'MyProject' 
 Son of Tescelin Sorrel, and Aleth, the daughter of the Lord of Montbard, Bernard was born near Dijon in the castle of Fontaines. Learning Latin as an early age, Bernard and his five brothers and one sister were very well educated. Bernard was taught at Chatillon-on-the-Seine, where he proved to have intelligence and a strong religious nature. At the age of around nineteen, he left his schooling and was confused as to his next direction. After praying for guidance, his doubts were gone and he left to join the Benedictine monastery at Citeaux, which had been founded fifteen years before by Robert of Molesme, Alberic, and Stephen Harding. Bernard's eloquence was such that he persuaded his uncle, Gaudry, and several of his younger brothers to join him, along with thirty-one Burgundian nobles as well. The youngest brother, Nivard, too young to join the order was left behind. At Easter of 1112, Bernard reaches the monastery at Citeaux where the abbot Stephen Harding welcomes them as there had not been any new recruits for several years. For three years Bernard helps in the duties of land clearing, converting swamps into fertile land. Stephen then founds two more monasteries at La Ferte in 1113 and Pontigny in 1114. When the Count of Troyes presents a site, Bernard is given the opportunity to be an abbot and with the help of his own brothers and other monks builds a dwelling in Champagne in the valley of Wormwood. After some hardship and lack of food, due to Bernard's strictness with his monks, Bernard became less strict and made sure than food way available. His fame spread and many more monks joined him. The monastery became known as Clairvaux. In 1118, Bernard becomes ill and is given the rest and diet required for a full recovery by William of Champeaux, who recognised in Bernard, a leader for the future. Under his leadership, the Cistercian order was restored to a new importance. Seven abbeys in 1118 became 328 abbeys by 1152. In 1121, Bernard starts performing miracles. The first was to restore the speech to a relative called Josbert de la Ferte who had been stuck dumb. He also cured the ill by making the sign of the cross over them and at the church of Foigny, he rid the church from a plague of flies by simple pronouncing an excommunication on them at which they all died. He began to teach at the Universities of Paris, and his students were so impressed by him, some of them joined him at Clairvaux. A group of German knights, meeting Bernard as Clairvaux were also so impressed that they too decided to become monks even though their former interests were fighting and tournaments. He challenged Peter Abelard and considered the excesses of Abbot Suger of St Denis Paris over the top. His support of the Knights Templars was almost a guarantee of their success. Bernard was a knight by birth and was trusted enough for Abbot Suger to consider entrusting an army to him on the Crusades. Many believe that Bernard was Galahad. Bernard was the driving force behind the Council of Troyes that provided the Knights Templars with its first Rule, the Latin Rule.
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1112MarBernard of Clairvaux reaches Citeaux
Bernard (at the age of 22), his brothers and several Burgundian nobles reached the monastery at Citeaux. As there had not been any new novices for some years, Stephen Harding, the abbot, accepted them willingly.
1115Clairvaux Abbey founded
The Cistercian abbey of Clairvaux was founded in 1115 by Bernard of Fontaines who became Clairvaux's abbot until his death in 1153.
Count of Champagne donates land to St. Bernard
The count of Champagne donated land to St. Bernard on which the abbey of Clairvaux was built.
1128JanCouncil of Troyes takes place
The Council of Troyes took place. Its aim was to consider the claim of the Knights Templars represented by Hugues de Payen and Andre de Montbard and was brought about by Bernard of Clairvaux. The Council provided papal approval for the Templars and resulted in many new recruits joining the order. The Order was provided it with its first rule, the Latin Rule.
1139Papal Bull by Pope Innocent II
A Papal Bull issued by Pope Innocent II, a former Cistercian monk and protege of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, stated that the Knight Templars should owe allegiance to no one other than the Pope himself. This meant that the Templars answered to no one not even Kings or other political or religious authorities.
1146Mar 31Sermon at Vezelay
St. Bernard's sermon at Vezelay so moved Eleanor of Aquitaine that she vowed to go on Crusade.
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Bigod, HughAdd to 'MyProject' 
 Earl of Norfolk. Leader of a baronial rebellion against Henry II between 1173 and 74.
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1140Construction of Framlingham Castle
A motte with a wooden tower was probably the first type of castle built by the Normans on the site. Hugh Bigod owned Framlingham at the time.
1165Hugh Bigod buys back Framlingham
Henry II had confiscated the castle from the rebellious Earl. But Hugh raised the money required to buy back the castle. Henry built the castle at Orford to keep Hugh under control.
1166 - 1172Building of Orford Castle
Henry II, had the castle at Orford, in Norfolk built between 1166 and 1172, to counter the threats of Hugh Bigod and to confront his castle fortress at Framlingham.
1173 - 1174Baronial rebellion
The baronial rebellion against Henry II. One of it leaders was Hugh Bigod. (Need to investigate)
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Blanche (of Lancaster)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1369

Blanche of Lancaster married John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and was the mother of Henry IV.

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Blanche (of Lancaster) ( - d.1369)
     +John (of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster) ( - d.1399)
          =HENRY (IV, King of England 1399-1413) (b.1367 - d.1413)
          |    +Mary Bohun
          |         =Henry (V, King of England 1413-1422) (b.1387 - d.1422)
          |         |    +Catherine (of France) ( - d.1438)
          |         |         =Henry (VI, King of England 1422-1461, 1470-1471) (b.1421 - d.1471)
          |         =Thomas (Duke of Clarence) ( - d.1421)
          |         =John (Duke of Bedford) ( - d.1435)
          |         =Humphrey (Duke of Gloucester) ( - d.1447)
          =Philippa (daughter of John of Gaunt)
          |    +John (I, of Portugal)
          =Elizabeth (daughter of John of Gaunt)
               +John (Earl of Pembroke - 1389)
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1361 - 1399John of Gaunt owns Kenilworth
John of Gaunt married Blanche, the daughter of Henry, Duke of Lancaster. Henry owned Kenilworth Castle and when he died (?) John became Duke of Lancaster and took ownership of the castle. Gaunt rebuilt the hall and constructed new grand apartments.
1367MarHenry (IV) future king of England in born
Henry was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire.
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Boleyn, AnneAdd to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 19 May 1536

Anne was the daughter of Sir Thomas Boleyn. Her elder sister Mary had become the mistress of Henry VIII. Henry's attentions turned to Anne but she was not happy to be just his mistress, she wanted to be his wife. Henry was still married to Catherine of Aragon but their marriage had broken down because Catherine could not provide the King with a male heir. Henry wanted the Pope to declare that the marriage to Catherine was invalid, mainly because Catherine had been married to his late brother and in the Bible this was seen as a sin. Henry and Anne were married in January of 1533. Anne gave birth to their first child in September of the same year. The child, called Elizabeth, was a girl much to Henry's dismay but the child was healthy and Henry felt sure that Anne would give him the son he needed. Anne then had a series of stillborn births and finally she had a premature birth in January of 1536 when she was informed that Henry had fallen from his horse and was seriously injured. Henry lost interest in Anne and looked for a way to end the marriage. Anne was accused of adultery and was executed for treason. Elizabeth, her daughter, would later become Elizabeth I, Queen of England.

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Anne Boleyn ( - d.1536)
     +HENRY (VIII, King of England 1509-1547) (b.1491 - d.1547)
          =Elizabeth (I, Queen of England 1558-1603) (b.1533 - d.1603)
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1527Henry VIII meets Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn came to the attention of Henry VIII. Anne was a lady-in-waiting for Queen Catherine and the sister of Mary Boleyn who was at the time the mistress of Henry VIII. Henry became besotted by Anne.
Jun 22Henry VIII declares his marriage invalid
Henry VIII told Catherine of Aragon that their marriage was invalid because she had earlier been married to his brother Arthur. Anne Boleyn, who Henry had become besotted with, wanted Henry to divorce Catherine and to marry her.
1533Jan 25Marriage to Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn at Whitehall Palace on or around the 25th of January. Anne was expecting a child which Henry and Anne hoped would be a boy.
SpringAct of Succession
A statute passed by Parliament called the 'Act of Succession' declared that Mary Tudor was illegitimate and not Henry's heir because the marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon was void. This meant that children of Henry and Anne Boleyn would be the true heirs to the English throne.
Jun 1Coronation of Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer.
Sep 7Birth of Elizabeth to Anne Boleyn
Anne gave birth to Elizabeth a healthy girl. Henry had hoped they would have a boy to ensure the continuation of the Tudor line.
1536May 19Execution of Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, was executed for treason and adultery.
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Brandon, Charles (Duke of Suffolk)Add to 'MyProject' 
Born: 1485
Died: 1545

Charles was a friend of Henry VIII who ran off with Henry's younger sister Mary after Mary's arranged marriage with Louis XII ended when Louis died in 1515. Charles and Mary were secretly married. They were both caught and forced to pay a fine. One of Charles and Mary's descendants was Lady Jane Grey.

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Charles Brandon (Duke of Suffolk) (b.1485 - d.1545)
     +Mary (Daughter of Henry VII) (b.1495 - d.1533)
          =Frances (Lady)
               +Henry Grey (Duke of Suffolk) ( - d.1554)
                    =Jane Grey (Lady) (b.1537 - d.1554)
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1515FebPrincess Mary secretly marries
Princess Mary ran away with Charles Brandon after the death of Louis XII. They were secretly married but caught and forced to pay a fine.
May 13Mary and Suffolk marry
Princess Mary, the younger sister of Henry VIII, married Charles Brandon, the Duke of Suffolk at Greenwich. Henry VIII gave full consent to the marriage.
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Braose, William deAdd to 'MyProject' 
 William de Braose (Briouze) was a Norman baron who inherited the area of Becknock in Wales. He dealt with the Welsh chieftains extremely badly. In 1173 the Welsh chietfain Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal captured Abergavenny castle but quickly returned it to the king's possession. In return de Broase invited the chieftain to an evening of entertainment but instead captured and killed him and those he had brought with him. William then captured the chieftain's castle, taking his wife and killed his son. Again in 1196, when another chieftain was invited to peace talks, de Broase arrested and murdered him. William was a supporter of King John until 1210 when something happened and he had to flee from England to Ireland. John took the opportunity to visit Ireland looking for Wiiliam and recieve homage from the Irish Chieftains. William de Broase escaped but his wife and son were captured. John had the woman and boy transported to Windsor Castle where they were put in a dungeon and starved to death.
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1173Murder of Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal
Abergavenny Castle was captured from William de Braose by Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal, a Welsh Chieftain. The castle was restored to Broase by Sitsyllt and the Chieftain was invited to a feast to celebrate its return. Instead of a friendly meeting Broase had Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal and his guests murdered.
1202Aug 1Battle of Mirebeau
Arthur of Brittany was captured at the town of Mirebeau by William de Broase and handed over to John. Arthur was besieging the town in Anjou and had Eleanor of Aquitaine trapped in the castle.
1210Jun 10John lands in Ireland
John landed at Waterford looking for the rebel baron William de Broase who had fled to Ireland. John took the opportunity to visit his lands in Ireland receiving homage from the Irish Chieftains. de Broase fled but his wife and son were captured, taken back to England and starved to death in Windsor Castle.
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Bruce, EdwardAdd to 'MyProject' 
 Brother of Robert Bruce, King of Scotland.
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1313JunStirling Castle Siege
Stirling castle was still under the control of English forces but was under siege from the Scots led by Edward Bruce. Bruce and the English commander, Sir Philippe de Mowbray, came to an agreement that if English forces had not reached the castle by midsummer 1314, Mowbray would surrender the castle to the Scots. Bruce even let Mowbray leave the castle to inform the English king of the agreement.
1315Edward Bruce invades Ireland
Edward Bruce landed in Ireland in an attempt to become King of Ireland.
1318OctBattle of Faughart
Edward Bruce was defeated and killed at the Battle of Faughart by the English led by John de Birmmingham.
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Burgh, Hubert deAdd to 'MyProject' 
 When William Marshal died in 1219 Hubert de Burgh took control of the country as Henry III was still too young to rule. de Burgh drove the foreign mercenaries, who had supported king John, out of the country. He regained important castles for the king (which ??) and dealt with the rebelious barons. He was driven from his position in 1232 by the Bishop of Winchester. de Burgh controlled three castles in South Wales, Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle.
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1190 - 1200Construction on Skenfrith Castle
1217Aug 24Battle off Sandwich
Sep 12Treaty of Kingston
1219William Marshal dies
1220Grosmont Castle building work
1221Hubert de Burgh
1224Qtr 1Henry reclaims castles
1231Qtr 1Hubert de Burgh in Wales
1232Henry III removes Hubert de Burgh
1233Qtr 1Baronian rebellion
NovRout of Henry's army

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