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People: Robert II of France
Location: Lido di Siponto Puglia Italy

The papal-approved choice of Stephen Langton as …

Years: 1207 - 1207
July

The papal-approved choice of Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury, initiates a hard political struggle between John of England and Pope Innocent III.

The King proclaims as a public enemy anyone who recognizes Langton as Archbishop.

John expels the Canterbury monks, who are now unanimous in support of Stephen, on July 15, 1207.