Outlines of English History from B.C. 55 to A.D. 1895 / Arranged in Chronological Order

by John Charles Curtis

1173. Three of Henry’s sons rebelled against him, and were aided by the kings of France and Scotland.

1174. William, king of Scotland, invaded the country, and was defeated and taken prisoner at Alnwick (July 12). Henry did penance at the tomb of Becket. William released on agreeing to a treaty by which Scotland was declared a vassal dependency of England.

1176. England divided into six circuits, and ITINERANT JUSTICES APPOINTED TO TRY CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CAUSES IN EACH COUNTY.

1183. Civil war between Henry’s children.

1187. Richard revolted against his father, and joined Philip II. of France. Saladin captured Jerusalem.

1189. Peace concluded between Henry and Philip at Tours; the terms unfavourable to Henry.

In this reign the common law of England probably originated.

Richard I., surnamed Cœur de Lion.

D. He was the eldest surviving son of Henry II. B. at Oxford, 1157. M. Berengaria, daughter of Sancho, king of Navarre. Mortally wounded while besieging the castle of Chaluz; he died April 6, 1199. R. 9½ years (1189 to 1199).