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Apr 16, 1189
Richard Coeur de Lion becomes King of England
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Apr 16, 1196
Chateau Caillard was built
The castle was built -
Apr 16, 1199
King Richard is killed
Killed at Chalus by a crossbow arrow. John becomes King of England -
Apr 16, 1203
Philip Augustus begins siege of Chateau Gaillard
Has a huge army. French build banks and ditches around the castle. -
Apr 16, 1203
French build banks and ditches around the castle
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Feb 16, 1204
French attack begins
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Feb 16, 1204
French attack begins
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Mar 16, 1204
French capture Chateau Gaillard
Unusually long siege for a medieval castle. Towns sieges could last alot longer -
Apr 16, 1215
Philip Augustus adds strong towers to outer walls
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Apr 16, 1300
Chateau Gaillard is no longer important
Importance of Chateau Gaillard at an end. It is neglected and becomes a ruin.
