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* Henry III of England orders the production of a pure [[gold penny]] coin with a value of twenty pence. Unfortunately, the [[bullion]] value of the coins is about 20% higher than the nominal face value, leading to poor circulation, as coins are melted down by individuals for their gold content. |
* Henry III of England orders the production of a pure [[gold penny]] coin with a value of twenty pence. Unfortunately, the [[bullion]] value of the coins is about 20% higher than the nominal face value, leading to poor circulation, as coins are melted down by individuals for their gold content. |
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* [[Battle of Creadran Cille]]: Norman invading forces under [[Maurice FitzGerald, 2nd Lord of Offaly|Maurice FitzGerald]] are driven out by [[Gofraid O'Donnell]] in northern [[Connacht]] (Ireland). On [[May 20]], FitzGerald is killed in personal combat by O'Donnell.Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). ''O'Donnell – Encyclopædia Britannica'', pp. 6–8. Vol 20 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. |
* [[Battle of Creadran Cille]]: Norman invading forces under [[Maurice FitzGerald, 2nd Lord of Offaly|Maurice FitzGerald]] are driven out by [[Gofraid O'Donnell]] in northern [[Connacht]] (Ireland). On [[May 20]], FitzGerald is killed in personal combat by O'Donnell.Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). ''O'Donnell – Encyclopædia Britannica'', pp. 6–8. Vol 20 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. |
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==== Egypt ==== |
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* [[Egyptians|Egyptian]] judge [[Ibn bint al-A'azz]] appointed [[Vizier]] of [[Egypt in the Middle Ages|Egypt]] for a second term. |
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==== Levant ==== |
==== Levant ==== |
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