Richard v. Philip II Flashcards
Why did Richard pose a threat to Philip II?
He would inherit much of the Angevin Empire; meaning it wouldn’t be divided as planned.
Who was Richard set to marry prior to the feud between him and Philip?
Philip’s sister, Alice.
How much did Richard give Philip to fund the war between him and Henry II?
24,000 marks.
When and Why did Richard refuse to marry Alice?
March 1191- He believed she had borne one of Henry II’s illegitimate children.
What, aside from the Angevin Empire, caused friction between Philip & Richard?
They had differing opinions regarding who should rule Jerusalem after the Crusade,
they had agreed to share lands which later caused arguments.
What did Richard believe about Philip’s early departure from the crusades?
That Philip wanted to advance on his lands.
How did Philip make alliance with Prince John upon returning from Crusade?
by offering Alice in marriage.
When did John join Philip?
When news arrived of Richard’s capture, 1193.
What did John promise to Richard upon his arrival in 1193?
to yield the vexin to Philip.
When did Philip invade Normandy?
April 1193
What was lost in Philip’s invasion of Normandy?
The key fortress of Gisors.
Why was Philip’s invasion of Normandy humiliating for Richard?
in 1193, Richard had signed a peace treaty which meant he had to pay 20,000 marks to retaliate.
What brought Philip’s advances on Richard’s lands to an end?
Richard’s release in February 1194.
When was Richard released from captivity?
February 1194.
When was the war between Philip?
1194-1199.
When did Richard arrive in Normandy with his army?
May 1194
How did John react to Richard’s arrival in Normandy?
He switched sides; surrendering Evreux to Richard which he was meant to be holding for Philip.
By when had Richard’s forces driven Philip out of Normandy?
June 1194.
When did Philip organise a truce?
23 July 1194.
What did each king do throughout 1195?
seized, built and destroyed castles.
When was Alice returned to Philip?
August 1195
Who did Philip marry Alice to and why?
Count of Pontheiu, to secure and allegiance against Richard.
What did Richard build to secure the Seine Valley?
Chateau Galliard.
By what year was the war in Richard’s favour?
1198
