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Chateau de Gisors

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Eure, France (1 castle) 

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Eure, France (1 castle) 

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his important medieval castle was built by the Dukes of Normandy on the border of Normandy and the lands of the Capetian kings of France. It was built by Robert of Belleme in the reign of William Rufus at which time the motte was constructed. In 1193, while King Richard was a prisoner in Germany, the castle at Gisors was captured by Philippe II of France. A second keep, cylindrical in shape, was built at the start of the 13th century which is known as the Prisoner's Tower.

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1113

March

Louis VI signes a treaty

Unable to get King Henry to abandon the castle at Gisors, King Louis VI signed a treaty giving Henry control over Brittany and Maine. [1]

1180

June 28

Treaty of Gisors

A non-aggression treaty signed between Philippe Augustus and Henry II. [2]

1188

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Cutting of the Elm

Odd events surrounding the meeting of King Henry II and Philippe II of France in a field at Gisors. The events surround a sacred oak tree. [3]

1188

January

The 'Saladin Tithe'

Josias, the Archbishop of Tyre, found King Henry II and Philippe II at Gisors and told them of the defeat at Hattin. Both kings agreed to peace terms and to contribute to a joint Crusade. It was decided to raise a new tax to pay for the endevour. This tax, known as the Saladin Tithe, was imposed on the people of England and France to raise funds for a new Crusade. But the truce between England and France did not last long enough for the planned joint crusade to get underway. [4]

1193

July 9

Peace agreed

Philippe II of France signed a peace treaty at Mantes. The French king was able to keep his gains in Normandy including the castle at Gisors if he stopped any futher attacks. [5]

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Selection of references used:

  • 1: R. L. Storey, The Medieval World 800 - 1490, ISBN:0-09-178264-3
  • 2: Duc de Castries, The lives of the Kings and Queens of France, ISBN:0-297-77676-2, Erdington Library
  • 3: Micheal Baigent, Richard Leigh and Henry Lincoln, The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, Geoff Bath
  • 4: C.H.Frith, Cromwell, 1935, Mackays Limited Chatham (1935)
  • 5: Edited by Sidney Lee, DICTIONARY_OF_NATIONAL_BIOGRAPHY, 1893

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