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The nine‑year‑old king swore crusade vows and cost himself real rule
A nine-year-old boy is crowned king in a kingdom at war, with half of England under enemy control. His claim to the English throne rests on a borrowed crown and papal protection.
The nine‑year‑old king swore crusade vows and cost himself real rule
This episode explores the early reign of Henry III, who inherited a kingdom in chaos after his father's death. It examines how a child king, backed by powerful figures, navigated a civil war and a French invasion, and the lasting impact this period had on his rule.
Person: Henry III
Date: October 28, 1216
Location: Gloucester Cathedral
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