Henry II & Ireland, 1166-1174 Flashcards
How was Ireland governed?
It was divided into smaller kingdoms with one High King and several Kings.
Who involved Henry II in the affairs of Ireland?
King Dermot sought help from Henry, involving him in Ireland’s affairs.
How did Henry aid Dermot?
He gave him permission to gather an army.
Who was ‘Strongbow?’
Richard FitzGilbert de Clare.
the leader Dermot’s invasion of ireland.
How did Dermot persuade Strongbow to lead the army?
He promised Strongbow his daugher as a wife.
What years did Dermot spend in Wales?
1167-69
What was Dermot doing in Wales?
raising an army.
In what year did Strongbow’s army capture Dublin?
1170
How did Henry react to the success of Strongbow’s army?
It worried him, his concern was that his nobles would become too powerful and more difficult to control.
What impact did the birth of John in 1166 have on Henry’s intentions?
He sought Ireland for his son.
Why was 1171 a perfect year for Henry to aim to conquer Ireland?
In the aftermath of Thomas Becket’s murder, it was a judicious year to take Ireland.
What early action did Henry take in 1171?
He placed an embargo on shipping between England and Ireland and ordered his vassals to return to England.
What happened in October 1171?
accompanied by a fleet of 500 knights, Henry crossed into Ireland.
What was the outcome of Henry’s 1171 invasion?
The Norman barons submitted at once so as not to lose their land in England.
Irish nobles did the same.
What was the impact of Henry’s holding of the synod of the Irish church in 1171-72
It cemented his acceptance by the Irish Church as overlord.
