Battle of Winchelsea
Edward III and the Black Prince commanded 50 English ships against 44 larger Castilian and Genoese vessels commanded by Don Carlos de la Cerda.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
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Edward III Biography and Timeline — Page 6
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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1350
Battle of Winchelsea
The Battle of Les Espagnols sur Mer, also called the Battle of Winchelsea, was an English naval victory.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Plague
The population of England is 1/2 of that in 1315
Role range: 1327-1377
1351
Statute of Labourers
Parliament confirms wage and service controls after the Black Death
Role range: 1327-1377
Battle of Taillebourg
Guy de Nesle, Marshal of France, is captured by the English & ransomed. Defeats a French army invading Gascony
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Statute of Provisors
Restricts papal appointments to English church benefices
Role range: 1327-1377
Statute of Provisors
Deems Edward as "patron paramount" of the English Church against control by the Pope
Role range: 1337-1396 – 1327-1377
1352
Statute of Treasons
Defines high treason in English law
Role range: 1327-1377
Invasion of Scotland
Invades Scotland from the Tweed to the Forth. Called Burnt Candlemas because, the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1353
Statute of the Staple
Parliament enacted the Statute of the Staple, regulating important export trades and designating staple towns under Edward III's government.
Role range: 1327-1377
1354
Treaty of Guines
The Treaty is not ratified because Edward III will not give up the French throne. Offered Poitou, Aquitaine, Anjou, Maine Touraine & Calais for the French throne
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1355
Black Prince Sent to Gascony
Appoints Edward of Woodstock as lieutenant in Gascony
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Lieutenant
Edward the Black Prince is appointed Lieutenant in Gascony, he departs for Gascony to take up duties
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Birth of Thomas Woodstock
Birth of Thomas Woodstock son of Edward III & Philippa of Hainault
Role range: 1327-1377
Grand Raid
The Great Raid of 1355 in the Aquitaine'gLanguedoc region, which crippled southern France economically, and provoked resentment of the French throne among French peasantry. The raid also 'cushioned' the area for conquest, opened up alliances with neighbours in Aquitaine, the one with Charles II of Navarre being the most notable, and caused many regions to move towards autonomy from France, as France was not as united as England
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1356
Burnt Candlemas
Leads a destructive campaign in southern Scotland
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Battle of Poitiers
Edward III's son Edward of Woodstock won a major English victory at Poitiers, reinforcing England's military position in the Hundred Years War.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Capture of John II of France
The English victory at Poitiers resulted in the capture of King John II of France, giving Edward III substantial leverage in later peace negotiations.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Siege of Berwick
Edward III captures Berwick & burns the countryside of Lothian
Role range: 1312-1377
Siege of Lothian
Burns the countryside of Lothian
Role range: 1312-1377
1357
Peace
A 2 year truce is signed at Bordeaux
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1312-1377
Treaty of Berwick
Agrees terms for the release of David II for ransom
Role range: 1327-1377
Treaty of Berwick
Edward III agrees to the release of David II for a ransom of 100,000 marks
Role range: 1312-1377
1358
Death of Isabella of France
Edward III's mother Isabella of France died in 1358 after living away from direct political power for many years.
Role range: 1327-1377
1359
Reims Campaign
Edward III launched a major campaign into France and advanced toward Reims, where he hoped to reinforce his claim to the French crown.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1360
Black Monday Storm
A violent storm struck Edward III's army near Chartres during the 1360 French campaign and helped accelerate negotiations that led toward peace.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Treaty of Bretigny
Accepts enlarged English lands in France in return for renunciation terms
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Treaty of Bretigny
Edward renounces his claim to the French throne. Edward gives up Normandy & ransoms King John for 3 million gold crowns. Edward gains sovereignty over Calais, Aquitaine & Ponthieu
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Peace
Makes peace with France at the Peace of Calais
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Invasion of France
Nobles break their promise to return land to England after Poitiers
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Aquitaine
Under the Treaty of Bretigny Edward gains sovereignty over Aquitaine
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Calais
Under the Treaty of Bretigny Edward gains sovereignty over Calais
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Ponthieu
Under the Treaty of Bretigny Edward gains sovereignty over Ponthieu
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1361
Second Plague Outbreak
A renewed outbreak of plague struck England in 1361, deepening the population losses and labour shortages already created by the Black Death.
Role range: 1327-1377
1362
Statute of Pleading
The Statute of Pleading required court pleadings to be conducted in English rather than French, reflecting the growing public use of English under Edward III.
Role range: 1327-1377
Prince of Aquitaine Created
Edward III granted the principality of Aquitaine and Gascony to Edward of Woodstock, giving his eldest son extensive authority in southwestern France.
Role range: 1327-1377
1367
Battle of Najera
English forces led by Edward of Woodstock defeated Henry of Trastamara at Najera while supporting Pedro of Castile during the Castilian civil conflict.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1368
French Claim Renewed
Edward's government prepares to reassert claims as war with France resumes
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rebellion of Rebels in Gascony
After the nobles revolt in Gascony Edward reclaims the throne of France
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rebellion of Rebels in Gascony
After the nobles revolt in Gascony Edward reclaims the throne of France
Role range: 1327-1377
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.