Robert II names son Henry I as junior King of Franks (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · May 14, 2026 · 7m

A Daily Dose of History (14 May 2026)

Today's historical events:

Robert II of France names his son Henry I as junior King of the Franks.

The Siege of Nicaea begins during the First Crusade.

Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured and forced to sign the Mise of Lewes, making Simon de Montfort the effective ruler of England.

Battle of Agnadello: In northern Italy, French forces defeat the Republic of Venice.

English colonists establish "James Fort," which would become Jamestown, Virginia, the earliest permanent English settlement in the Americas.

The Protestant Union, a coalition of…