Chateaugaillard

Chateau Galliard

By sydney.marie84
  • Richard Coeur de Lion becomes King of England
    Apr 16, 1189

    Richard Coeur de Lion becomes King of England

  • Chateau Caillard was built
    Apr 16, 1196

    Chateau Caillard was built

    The castle was built
  • King Richard is killed
    Apr 16, 1199

    King Richard is killed

    Killed at Chalus by a crossbow arrow. John becomes King of England
  • Philip Augustus begins siege of Chateau Gaillard
    Apr 16, 1203

    Philip Augustus begins siege of Chateau Gaillard

    Has a huge army. French build banks and ditches around the castle.
  • French build banks and ditches around the castle
    Apr 16, 1203

    French build banks and ditches around the castle

  • French attack begins
    Feb 16, 1204

    French attack begins

  • French attack begins
    Feb 16, 1204

    French attack begins

  • French capture Chateau Gaillard
    Mar 16, 1204

    French capture Chateau Gaillard

    Unusually long siege for a medieval castle. Towns sieges could last alot longer
  • Philip Augustus adds strong towers to outer walls
    Apr 16, 1215

    Philip Augustus adds strong towers to outer walls

  • Chateau Gaillard is no longer important
    Apr 16, 1300

    Chateau Gaillard is no longer important

    Importance of Chateau Gaillard at an end. It is neglected and becomes a ruin.

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