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Historical Events in 1216

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May 21 French crown prince Louis enters England, having been invited by barons at war with King John.

King of England King John
King of England
King John
  • Oct 12 King John of England loses his crown jewels in The Wash as the flood tide swamps his wagons, probably near Fosdyke, perhaps near Sutton Bridge
  • Oct 19 King John of England dies at Newark-on-Trent and is succeeded by his nine-year-old son Henry
  • Dec 22 Pope Honorius III delegates decree "Religiosam vitam eligentibus"

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