Conflict between the dynasties of the Capetians and Plantagenets. It began in 1159 and lasted until 4 December 1259 (about 101 years). The setting was Kingdom of France. Those involved included the Kingdom of France, the Angevin Empire, the Holy Roman Empire and County of Flanders.
Before and after
- 1150Construction of Skara Cathedral
- from 1154 to 1242Angevin Empire
- 8 September 1157Birth of Richard I of England
- c. 1158Origins of Munich
- from 1159 to 1259Capetian-Plantagenet rivalry
- 1160Construction of Chillon Castle
- from 26 November 1161 to 27 November 1161Battle of Caishi
- from 1162 to 1841Kingdom of Navarre
- 31 May 1162Birth of Genghis Khan
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The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 12th century.