Death of Philippa of Hainault
Queen Philippa of Hainault, Edward III's wife and consort for more than forty years, died at Windsor Castle in 1369.
Role range: 1327-1377
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Edward III Biography and Timeline — Page 7
Follow Edward III through 260 dated historical records for England.
Edward III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
260Distinct records
7 of 7Page
1369–1377Years on this page
1369
Rule of France
Assumes title of King of France Edward refuses to appear at the court of Charles V
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1372
Battle of Rochelle
The French Fleet regains control of the west & north of France. The French fleet, helped by Castille, defeat an English fleet
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1373
Bristol Charter
Issues the charter making Bristol a county in its own right.
Role range: 1327-1377
Bristol County Status
Bristol is granted County status
Role range: 1327-1377
County Status
Grants Bristol county status separate from Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Role range: 1327-1377
John of Gaunt Great Chevauchee
Edward III's son John of Gaunt led a major English chevauchee from Calais toward Bordeaux during renewed war with France.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1375
Rule of Batonne
Under the Treaty of Bruge England is awarded Batonne
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Brest
Under the Treaty of Bruges England retains Brest
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Brittany
Under the Treaty of Bruges England is awarded 3 forts in Brittany
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Brittany
Under the Treaty of Bruges England is awarded 3 forts in Brittany. England retains parts of Brittany under the Treaty of Bruges
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Calais
Under the Treaty of Bruges England retains Calais
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Rule of Gascony
Under the Treaty of Bruges England retains parts of Gascony around Bordeaux
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Treaty of Bruges
England and France agree a truce at Bruges during the Hundred Years War.
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Treaty of Bruges
England retains Calais, parts of Gascony around Bordeaux & Batonne. England retains Brest & 3 forts in Brittany. A truce is made
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1376
Good Parliament
The Good Parliament criticized royal taxation and several of Edward III's advisers, reflecting growing political pressure during the king's final years.
Role range: 1327-1377
Succession
Names Richard II as his successor
Role range: 1327-1377
1377
Death of Edward III
Death of Edward III, at Richmond Palace
Role range: 1327-1377
Invasion of England
French plunder northern towns and & lay siege to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
Siege of Carisbrooke Castle
French plunder northern towns and & lay siege to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
Role range: 1337-1453 – 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.