Guisnes DefenceJanuary 1558
Grey defends Guisnes after Calais falls
Historical person
William Grey Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Grey, based on 8 World History Database records associated with England.
8 records1558–15608 events3 places
Chronological biography
1558
Guisnes Surrendered20 January 1558
Grey surrenders Guisnes after prolonged French pressure
1560
English Army Enters Scotland28 March 1560
Grey leads English forces into Scotland against French troops at Leith
Siege of Leith BeginsApril 1560
English and Scottish Protestant forces begin formal operations against Leith
Assault on Leith7 May 1560
English assault on Leith fails with heavy casualties
End of Siege of Leith6 July 1560
Treaty terms end the siege and prepare for English withdrawal
English Withdrawal15 July 1560
English troops withdraw after the Treaty of Edinburgh
English Withdrawal from Leith15 July 1560
Grey withdraws English troops after the peace settlement
Titles and roles
Commander at Guisnes · Commander of English Army
Record provenance
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