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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1152. This year saw 3 significant events.

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  1. In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitain

    In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitaine on the grounds of consanguinity (being from the same kinship as another person)

  2. Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henri of Anjou, handing the future King Henry II of England most of France, allowing future

    Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henri of Anjou, handing the future King Henry II of England most of France, allowing future kings of England to claim France for centuries thereafter

  3. English cleric and writer Geoffrey of Monmouth consecrated as Bishop of St Asaph at Lambeth

    Geoffrey of Monmouth (Latin: Galfridus Monemutensis, Galfridus Arturus; Welsh: Gruffudd ap Arthur, Sieffre o Fynwy; c. 1095 – c. 1155) was a Christian cleric from Monmouth, Wales, and one of the...

Events

In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitain

In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitaine on the grounds of consanguinity (being from the same kinship as another person)

Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henri of Anjou, handing the future King Henry II of England most of France, allowing future

Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henri of Anjou, handing the future King Henry II of England most of France, allowing future kings of England to claim France for centuries thereafter

English cleric and writer Geoffrey of Monmouth consecrated as Bishop of St Asaph at Lambeth

Geoffrey of Monmouth (Latin: Galfridus Monemutensis, Galfridus Arturus; Welsh: Gruffudd ap Arthur, Sieffre o Fynwy; c. 1095 – c. 1155) was a Christian cleric from Monmouth, Wales, and one of the...

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What happened in 1152?
In 1152, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitain, Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henri of Anjou, handing the future King Henry II of England most of France, allowing future, English cleric and writer Geoffrey of Monmouth consecrated as Bishop of St Asaph at Lambeth.

People in 1152

Eleanor of AquitaineHenry II of England

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