The Great Rebellion 1173
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- The Great Rebellion 1173
- Opposition of the English Barons
- Earls of Chester, Norfolk, Leicester & Derby were leading the rebellion against Henry
- Discontent has been rising as a result of castle & land being taken and following Cartae Baronum
- Increased power of sheriffs which decreased baronial power as it took away sheriff posts from them
- Hugh Bigot denied control of Norwich & 2 castles taken - the Young King promised him Norwich for his allegiance
- Failure to grant his sons role in government
- Henry granted his sons land and titles in Montmirail treaty 1169 however Henry didn't give his sons the opportunity to run their lands in their own right
- When Eleanor retook Toulouse in 1173 Raymond paid homages to Henry & the Yound king instead of Eleanor and Richard
- During Henry's absence 1170 Richard de Lucy had ben left uncharge instead of the Young King
- Opposition of the English Barons
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