Sunday, October 12, 2014

History Trivia - King John of England loses the crown jewels in The Wash

October 12

 632  Edwin of Deira, King of Northumbria and Bretwalda died. 

1216 King John of England lost the crown jewels in The Wash, possibly near Fosdyke or near Sutton Bridge.

1428 the Siege of Orleans began which lasted until Joan of Arc persuaded King Charles VII of France to send an army to relieve the city in April.

1459 Battle at Ludfor Bridge- Richard of York defeated.

1537 King Edward VI was born; he was the only son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour (third wife); he became King at the age of 9 and died in his early teens.

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3 comments:

  1. Dear Mary Ann, would you like to join us at the book launch “The Lost Treasure of King John: The Greatest Mystery of the Fens”? (http://bit.ly/1uriztx)

    The Wheatsheaf Hotel at Swineshead have kindly offered to host a book launch for the third edition. The launch will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 15th January 2015.

    Feel free to join us for a complimentary glass of wine (or soft drink if you prefer).

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  2. Dear Mary Ann, would you like to join us at the book launch “The Lost Treasure of King John: The Greatest Mystery of the Fens”? (http://bit.ly/1uriztx)

    The Wheatsheaf Hotel at Swineshead have kindly offered to host a book launch for the third edition. The launch will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 15th January 2015.

    Feel free to join us for a complimentary glass of wine (or soft drink if you prefer).

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  3. Appreciate the invite Lana, but will not be in the area. Best of luck with the book launch.

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