Events for February 02

February 2, 1194

Church's of St Andrew's and Durham struck a deal confirming their respective rights in Scotland and England

The agreement between the churches of St. Andrew’s in Scotland and Durham in England, confirming their respective rights, is an example of medieval ecclesiastical diplomacy that sought to settle jurisdictional and territorial disputes between religious institutions across national boundaries. Such agreements were not uncommon in the medieval period, as the church was a powerful transnational entity with significant influence over both spiritual and temporal matters.

February 2, 1424

James I married Lady Joan Beaufort, daughter of the Earl of Somerset, in London

James I of Scotland (1394–1437) and Joan Beaufort were married in February 1424.

February 2, 1882

James Joyce, Irish Author born

James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (February 02, 1882 – January 13, 1941) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, teacher, and literary critic. He is considered one of the most influential and innovative writers of the 20th century. Joyce is best known for his groundbreaking work, “Ulysses” (1922), which employs a stream-of-consciousness technique to depict the events of a single day in Dublin, June 16, 1904. This day is now celebrated as Bloomsday in honor of Joyce and his novel.

February 2, 1172

The Synod of Cashel, the Bishops of Ireland, under duress, pledge allegiance to Henry II of England

The Synod of Cashel of 1172, also known as the Second Synod of Cashel, was assembled at Cashel at the request of Henry II of England shortly after his arrival in Ireland in October 1171.