Assize of Northampton
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Northampton — This article is about Northampton in England. For other places of the same name, see Northampton (disambiguation). Borough of Northampton Town Borough … Wikipedia
Assize Court — The Court of Assize, or Assizes, is a medieval term for legal codes (such as Assizes of Jerusalem ), that continues to be used in modern times. It is the name of criminal courts in several countries. In France, Belgium and Italy the court is… … Wikipedia
Northampton, Assize of — ▪ English history (1176), group of ordinances agreed upon by King Henry II of England and the magnates in council at Northampton. The ordinances were issued as instructions to six committees of three judges each, who were to visit the six… … Universalium
Assize of mort d'ancestor — In English law, the Assize of mort d ancestor ( death of ancestor ) was an action brought where a plaintiff claimed the defendant had entered upon a freehold belonging to the plaintiff following the death of one of his relatives. It was one of… … Wikipedia
Northampton, Assize of — 1176. Ten years after the Assize of Clarendon, this assize repeated many of the earlier ordinances and criminal measures, while increasing some penalties. For example, if someone accused of robbery failed the ordeal of water, the punishment was… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Clarendon, Assize of — ▪ English history (1166), a series of ordinances initiated by King Henry II of England in a convocation of lords at the royal hunting lodge of Clarendon. In an attempt to improve procedures in criminal law, it established the grand, or… … Universalium
Henry II of England — Henry Plantagenet redirects here. For others, see Category:House of Plantagenet. Henry II King of England (more...) Reign 25 October 1154 – 6 July 1189 … Wikipedia
List of English statutes — This is a list of statutes of England excluding Acts of Parliament.11th century*Laws of William the Conqueror 1070 1087 [ [http://www.britannia.com/history/docs/laws.html Laws of William the Conqueror] ] **One God to be revered throughout the… … Wikipedia
1170s in England — Events from the 1170s in England.IncumbentsMonarch Henry II of EnglandEvents* 1170 ** April Henry holds an inquiry into the financial dealings of his sheriffs. ** 14 June Coronation of Henry the Young King, son of Henry II of England, by Roger,… … Wikipedia
1176 — Events* Al Adil I, the Muslim ruler of Egypt, suppresses a revolt by the Christian Copts in the city of Qift, hanging nearly 3,000 of them on the trees around the city. * January The Assize of Northampton is enacted. * May 22 The Hashshashin… … Wikipedia