Henry II EQ13 - Why on earth did Henry pledge himself to Philip as his overlord for all his 'lands beyond the sea' in 1183
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22 questions
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Why did Henry II request Richard and Geoffrey to pay homage to Henri?
Why did Henry II request Richard and Geoffrey to pay homage to Henri?
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What was Richard's response to Henry II's request?
What was Richard's response to Henry II's request?
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Why did Richard refuse to pay homage?
Why did Richard refuse to pay homage?
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What was Geoffrey's stance on Henry II's request?
What was Geoffrey's stance on Henry II's request?
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What led to increased tensions between Richard and Henri in 1183?
What led to increased tensions between Richard and Henri in 1183?
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Why did the people of Poitou petition for Henri to replace Richard?
Why did the people of Poitou petition for Henri to replace Richard?
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Why did Richard refuse to pay homage to Henry II, despite his initial agreement?
Why did Richard refuse to pay homage to Henry II, despite his initial agreement?
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What was the objective of Philip, the young king of France, in funding Henri with a mercenary military?
What was the objective of Philip, the young king of France, in funding Henri with a mercenary military?
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Who started the rebellion against Henry and Richard in 1182?
Who started the rebellion against Henry and Richard in 1182?
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What did Henri demand from Henry II in 1182 (this was eventually refused)
What did Henri demand from Henry II in 1182 (this was eventually refused)
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What happened to the envoys Henry II sent to try and broker peace with Henri?
What happened to the envoys Henry II sent to try and broker peace with Henri?
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When did Henri die?
When did Henri die?
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How did Henri's death impact the rebellion?
How did Henri's death impact the rebellion?
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Who was supposed to inherit the Vexin as per the conditions of Henry II's marriage deal now that Henri had died?
Who was supposed to inherit the Vexin as per the conditions of Henry II's marriage deal now that Henri had died?
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What unusual action did Henry II take to demonstrate possession over the Vexin?
What unusual action did Henry II take to demonstrate possession over the Vexin?
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Philip said that, if Henry II wanted to keep the Vexin, Alice would have to marry...
Philip said that, if Henry II wanted to keep the Vexin, Alice would have to marry...
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Why was Philip's proposal contentious for Henry II?
Why was Philip's proposal contentious for Henry II?
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Under what treaty had Alice been originally betrothed to Richard?
Under what treaty had Alice been originally betrothed to Richard?
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Why did Richard refuse Henry II's proposal to trade Aquitaine for England, Normandy, and Anjou?
Why did Richard refuse Henry II's proposal to trade Aquitaine for England, Normandy, and Anjou?
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Why did Henry II approach Richard with the proposal?
Why did Henry II approach Richard with the proposal?
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Why was Richard living with Philip at the time?
Why was Richard living with Philip at the time?
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Why did Richard believe that Henry II might give the lands of Poitou to John?
Why did Richard believe that Henry II might give the lands of Poitou to John?