History GCSE
Chateau Gaillard
What Chateau Gaillard means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Chateau Gaillard
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A formidable fortress built by Richard I between 1196 and 1198 on the River Seine to defend Normandy from the French King, Philip II.
Topics that use Chateau Gaillard
- Option B2: Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204 - 4 Richard, John and the loss of Normandy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Loss of empire
- Military failure
- Royal finances
- Shifting alliances
- Angevin Empire
- Baronial discontent
- Château Gaillard
- French royal domain
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