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.
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People
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- Papal States (Republic of St. Peter)
- Christians, Roman Catholic
- England, (Plantagenet, Angevin) Kingdom of
