1132
| 1132 • Under the Song Dynasty, China's first permanent standing navy is established in this year, with the headquarters of the admiral stationed at Dinghai. |
1198
May
Age: 66y
| 1198 • John of England captures a party of eighteen French knights & many men-at-arms in the ongoing conflict against France.King John by Warren. Published by University of California Press in 1961. p. 47 King Richard I of England introduces a new Great Seal in an attempt to keep the war against France funded. The government proclaims that charters previously struck with the old seal are no longer valid and must be renewed with a fresh payment.King John by Warren. Published by University of California Press in 1961. p. 62 The office of Lord Warden of the Stannaries is also introduced to tax the produce of tin mines in Cornwall and Devon.King John by Warren. Published by University of California Press in 1961. p. 124 |