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==== England ====
* Spring &ndash; [[William de Longchamp]], Chief [[Justiciar]] and [[regent]], besieges [[Lincoln Castle]] accusing the castellan [[Gerard de Canville]] of corruption. In response, Prince John captures [[Nottingham Castle|Nottingham]] and [[Tickhill Castle|Tickhill]] castles from William. News of the dispute reaches Richard I, who sends [[Walter de Coutances]], archbishop of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Rouen|Rouen]], with orders to lead negotiations, for a peace between John and William.<ref>Huscroft, H. (2005). ''Ruling England 1042–1217'', p. 144. London: Pearson/Longman. {{ISBN|0-582-84882-2}}.</ref>
* April &ndash; John and William de Longchamp meet at [[Winchester]] to discuss their differences. Several senior bishops are appointed as arbitrators. At the end of the meeting, both John and William agree to follow the recommendations. William is to return Lincoln Castle to Gerard de Canville and accepts limits to his powers. In return, John is to surrender Nottingham and Tickhill castles.
* September &ndash; [[Geoffrey (archbishop of York)|Geoffrey]], illegitimate son of the late King [[Henry II of England|Henry II]] and half-brother to Richard I and John, lands secretly at [[Dover]]. He has been consecrated as the new archbishop of [[Diocese of York|York]] while in [[Tours]], and on his return is arrested by William de Longchamp. Citing the Winchester treaty, John seeks a meeting with William. Geoffrey is freed, William flees and heads to [[Dover Castle]].<ref>Warren, W. L. (1978). ''King John'', p. 42. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. {{ISBN|0-520-03643-3}}.</ref>
* October &ndash; William de Longchamp tries to hold the [[Tower of London]] against John's supporters for three days. He surrenders the Tower and escapes to continue his support for Richard I. On [[October 29]], William is captured when disguised as a female merchant. John orders that he be expelled from the country.<ref>Turner, Ralph V. (2007). ''Longchamp, William de (d. 1197)''. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (May 2007 revised ed.). Oxford University Press.</ref>