Henry III and the barons (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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How old was Henry III when he became king in 1216?
How old was Henry III when he became king in 1216?
Nine years old
How many times was Magna Carta reissued in Henry III's early reign?
How many times was Magna Carta reissued in Henry III's early reign?
Three times (1216, 1217, 1225)
Describe Henry III's governing style
Describe Henry III's governing style
Strong-willed and arbitrary
Foreign advisors Henry III relied on
Foreign advisors Henry III relied on
French courtiers and Lusignans
Who were the Lusignans in relation to Henry III?
Who were the Lusignans in relation to Henry III?
His mother's relatives
Year of Sicily campaign agreement with Pope
Year of Sicily campaign agreement with Pope
1254
Pope's demand for Sicily campaign repayment
Pope's demand for Sicily campaign repayment
£90,000
Year Parliament refused payment & crisis erupted
Year Parliament refused payment & crisis erupted
1258
What did Henry III call parliament meetings?
What did Henry III call parliament meetings?
The king's council
Years of Henry's failed campaigns vs France
Years of Henry's failed campaigns vs France
1230 and 1242
Number of barons demanding reforms (April 1258)
Number of barons demanding reforms (April 1258)
Seven
What did the Provisions of Oxford create?
What did the Provisions of Oxford create?
Council of 24 to rule with king
When were the Provisions of Oxford established?
When were the Provisions of Oxford established?
June 1258