Historical Events from This Year 1217
Victory of William Marshal at Lincoln
Prince Louis of France faced defeat at the Second Battle of Lincoln, where William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, led the loyalist forces. The battle was a crucial conflict during the First Barons' War, which aimed to restore the power of King John of England against French and rebel forces. Marshal's strategic command and the loyalty of his troops turned the tide, ultimately ensuring stability in England and safeguarding the king's interests in the region.
Continue ReadingLembitu and Caupo Killed at Battle
Lembitu, the leader of the Estonians, and Caupo of Turaida, a Livonian leader, were killed in a battle known as the Battle of St. Matthew's Day. The conflict arose during the Livonian Crusade, a crusade aimed at converting the pagan peoples of the region. The battle was significant for its high-profile casualties that symbolized the fierce resistance of the local Estonian populace against foreign domination by the Livonians and their allies.
Continue ReadingCharter of the Forest Seal by Henry III
The Charter of the Forest was sealed at St Paul's Cathedral in London by King Henry III, under the regency of William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke. This document re-established the rights of free men to access royal forests, which had been increasingly restricted since the Norman Conquest. Its sealing marked a significant restoration of liberties for common people in the face of rising feudal restrictions imposed by William the Conqueror and his successors.
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