The invasion of Ireland, undertaken from Wales…
1168 CE to 1179 CE
The invasion of Ireland, undertaken from Wales by a force of loosely associated Norman knights summoned by the ousted King of Leinster, is the beginning of Anglo-Norman domination of Ireland.
Angevin king Henry II creates the Lordship of Ireland for his northwest European empire.
The Revolt of 1173-74 is a victory for Henry II, whose sons, along with the other rebels in Normandy, England, are reconciled to his rule.
William the Lion signs Treaty of Falaise, under which Henry II maintains hold on his territories and several Scottish castles, including Berwick and Edinburgh, are transferred to him.
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