Berwick Captured
Takes Berwick after victory at Halidon Hill
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
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Edward III Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Edward III through 260 dated historical records for England.
Edward III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1333–1337Years on this page
1333
Berwick Surrenders
Berwick surrenders to Edward III after the defeat of the Scottish relief army
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Berwick Settlement
Edward III uses Berwick to pressure Scotland after Halidon Hill
Role range: 1327-1377
Northern Administration
Edward III organizes English control after the capture of Berwick
Role range: 1327-1377
Balliol Restored
Edward III strengthens Edward Balliol's restored kingship after Halidon Hill
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Lord Paramount
Appointed Lord Paramount of Scotland
Role range: 1327-1377
Capture of Berwick
Captures Berwick-upon-Tweed in suppoprt of Edward Balliol
Role range: 1327-1377
Siege of Berwick
Captures Berwick-upon-Tweed in suppoprt of Edward Balliol
Role range: 1327-1377
Siege of Newcastle
The Scots capture Newcastle
Role range: 1327-1377
1334
Balliol Homage
Receives homage from Edward Balliol for claims in Scotland
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Homage
Edward Balliol agrees to pay Edward III homage
Role range: 1312-1377
Foreign Policy Statement at Acquitaine
Philippe VI says peace in Aquitaine must include peace in Scotland
Role range: 1327-1377
Foreign Policy Statement at London
Philippe VI announces that the English invasion of Scotland must stop
Role range: 1327-1377
Exile of Edward III
Philip VI of France offers to bring David II and his court to France for asylum, and in May they arrive in France, setting up a court-in-exile at Chateau-Gaillard in Normandy
Role range: 1327-1377
Invasion of Scotland
Edward III invades again in 1334, but he accomplishes little and retreats in February 1335 due to bad weather
Role range: 1327-1377
1335
Guardian
Following Edward's return to England, the remaining leaders of the Scots resistance choose Sir Andrew Murray as Guardian
Role range: 1327-1377
Invasion of Scotland
Edward III and Edward Balliol return again in July with an army of 13,000, and advance through Scotland, first to Glasgow and then Perth, where Edward III installs himself
Role range: 1327-1377
Siege of Perth
Some Scots leaders, including the Earl of Atholl and the High Steward submit themselves to Edward III at Perth. Edward III and Edward Balliol return again in July with an army of 13,000, and advance through Scotland, first to Glasgow and then Perth, where Edward III installs himself
Role range: 1327-1377
Great Scottish Campaign
Campaigns deep into Scotland with Edward Balliol
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Invasion of England
A State of Emergency declared in face of imminent French invasion
Role range: 1327-1377
Peace
Benedict XII saves the Crusade by getting England to agree a 6 month truce
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Peace
Murray negotiates a truce with Edward until April 1336, during which time, various French and Papal emissaries attempt to negotiate a peace between the two countries
Role range: 1327-1377
State of Emergency
A State of Emergency declared in face of imminent French invasion
Role range: 1327-1377
Peace
England & France unite for the Crusade after France has no need to ally with Scotland
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1336
Perth Destroyed
Destroys Perth's defences during renewed Scottish operations
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Invasion of Scotland
Returns from Scotland because of a threat of invasion by the French
Role range: 1312-1377
Invasion of Scotland
The invasion is called off because of rumors of a French fleet sailing for Scotland
Role range: 1312-1377
1337
Duchy of Cornwall Created
Creates the Duchy of Cornwall for his heir Edward of Woodstock
Role range: 1327-1377
French Lands Confiscated
Philip VI's confiscation of Aquitaine helps trigger open war
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Succession
Casts doubt on the legitamacy of Philip of France & claims the throne for himself
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
French Throne Claimed
Asserts his claim to the French crown against Philip VI
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Immigration
Invites the Flemings to England who establish a cloth indistry
Role range: 1327-1377
Capture of Gascony
Philip IV captures Gascony from Edward III
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Declaration of War
Edward III crosses to Antwerp & invades France beginning the Hundred Years war
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Declaration of War
The Bishop of Lincoln challenges "Philippe, who calls himself King of France"
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Invasion of France
Invades the main ally of Scotland
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Invasion of France
Edward III crosses to Antwerp & invades France beginning the Hundred Years war
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Oath
Revokes the oath of Amiens which recognized Philip VIs rule over Aquitaine
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Reform of Parliament
Raises a scutage to finance a professionally led army not manned by volunteers. Parliament raises taxes to 10th of all "movables" & a 15th of the value of all lands. Abbeys must sell their silver plate & towns must tax their traders & citizens
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Aquitaine
Philip confiscated the lands of Aquitaine in 1337, precipitating war between England and France. Edward III revokes the oath of Amiens which recognized Philip VIs rule over Aquitaine
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Records, sources and methodology
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