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January – Henry II suppresses a revolt in Wales, and captures Prince Rhys ap Gruffydd.

King Henry II raises the Danegeld (by now, merely a royal tax) for the last time.Becket decrees that Trinity Sunday should henceforth be celebrated in England.3 June – Thomas Becket consecrated as Archbishop of Canterbury and resigns as Lord Chancellor.April – Bartholomew becomes Bishop of Exeter. 5 January – canonisation of Edward the Confessor.Approximate date – Derby School is founded by Walkelin de Derby in Derby it will survive until 1989.The island of Lundy is granted to the Knights Templar by Henry II.2 November – marriage of Henry the Young King and Marguerite, daughter of Louis VII of France King Henry II takes control of Norman Vexin.