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Origins of the Cinque Ports and Dover Part II

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Lorraine

Henry III (1216-1272) ascended the throne when he was only 9 years old but like his father’s, King John (1199-1216), reign it was a stormy one. Following the Battle of Dover of 24 August 1217 (see Origins of the Cinque Ports and … Continue reading →

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