History A-Level
Feudal overlordship and homage
What Feudal overlordship and homage means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Establishing overlordship in Brittany in 1158 when Conan IV did homage, culminating in 1166 when Conan was forced to abdicate, giving Henry direct control.
Topics that use Feudal overlordship and homage
- Paper 2, Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 - 1 The restoration and extension of royal authority, 1154–72 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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