Events Tagged: "barons"

Rebellion of 1088 - barons supporting Robert Curthose defeated, Bishop Odo of Bayeux exiled

Henry I's Charter of Liberties addresses sheriff abuses - promises to end sheriffs' extortions but maintains their role in protecting royal revenues from baronial grants

Louis VI begins pacifying Île-de-France - wars against robber barons like Hugh of Le Puiset, establishes royal authority

First Barons' War begins - barons rebel against John's tyranny and financial extortion, invite French prince Louis to be king

Baronial rebellion against Blanche of Castile - Count of Champagne and others rebel against foreign woman regent, she prevails

Lords Ordainers appointed - twenty-one barons to reform realm and control Edward II, limit royal prerogative

Murder of Piers Gaveston - captured and beheaded by barons at Blacklow Hill, Edward II vows revenge