John of Bedford Biography and Timeline

Birth of John of Bedford

Birth of John of Bedford, the 3rd son of Henry IV

Peerage

Created Duke of Bedford, 2nd, by his brother Henry V

Battle of Seine

Defeats the French fleet at the mouth of the Seine

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Berwick

Marches on Scotland & lays siege to Berwick

Role range: 1337-1453

Regency

Rules France on behalf of Henry VI who is only 9 months old

Regency

Appointed Regent for Henry VI

Role range: 1337-1453

Death of John of Bedford

Death of Henry V and Charles VI, produces a disputed kingship between the infant Henry VI and the Dauphin Charles, Duke John of Bedford becomes Regent of France on behalf of Henry VI

Role range: 1337-1453

Regency

Appointed Regent of France

Battle of Cravant

An English & Burgundian army defeat the French, who had some Scottish support

Role range: 1337-1453

Battle of Cravant

The English defeat a pro-Dauphinist army at Cravant

Role range: 1337-1453

Battle of Verneuil

Defeats a force led by the Duke of Alencon, John Stuart & Earl Archibald of Douglas

Role range: 1337-1453

Battle of St James

Defeats Arthur de Richemont, Constable of France

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Orleans

The English begin the siege of Orleans

Role range: 1337-1453

Invasion of France

Consolidates gains in northern France

Role range: 1337-1453

Battle of Rouvray

A French army is badly defeated at the Battle of Rouvray (aka "battle of the Herrings")

Role range: 1337-1453

Battle of Patay

A continuous series of engagements spread over some 14 miles, the English lose nearly half (2,200) of their troops, as opposed to 20 French and Scots

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Paris

Defends Paris from the French after the coronation of Charles VII at Rheims

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Orleans

Lays the Siege of Orleans

Role range: 1337-1453

Execution

Permits Joan of arc to be burnt as a witch

Role range: 1337-1453

Arrest of Joan of Arc

Secures Henry VIs coronation as King of France after arresting Joan of Arc

Role range: 1337-1453

Coronation

Secures Henry VIs coronation as King of France after arresting Joan of Arc

Role range: 1337-1453

Death of John of Bedford

Permits Joan of arc to be burnt as a witch

Role range: 1337-1453

Rebellion of Caux

Caux rebels after taxes are levied on Normandy by John of Bedford

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Caen

The rebels from Caux advance on Caen demanding a redress of their grievances

Role range: 1337-1453

Rebellion of Caux

Caux rebels after taxes are levied on Normandy by John of Bedford

Marriage

Marries Jacquetta of Luxembourg

Role range: 1337-1453

Peace

The Duke of Burgundy concludes a separate truce with the French

Role range: 1337-1453

Peace

The English court is forced to leave Paris for Rouen

Role range: 1337-1453

Congress of Arras

Opening day of the Congress to arrange a general peace

Role range: 1337-1453

Congress of Arras

The English withdraw from the Congres. France demands Henry VI renounce the French throne, the English refuse. France demands Henry VI renounce the French throne

Role range: 1337-1453

Congress of Arras

The English withdraw from the Congres after refusing to renounce the French throne

Role range: 1337-1453

Death of John of Bedford

Death of John of Bedford

Death of John of Bedford

Death of John of Bedford

Role range: 1337-1453

Treaty of Arras

Philipe receives the Somme towns and is exempted from homage to the French crown. Philipe deserts his English allies and recognizes Charles as king of France

Role range: 1337-1453

Burial

Buried at Rouen Cathedral

Role range: 1337-1453

Peace

Receives a letter from Philippe the Good declaring for peace between France & England

Role range: 1337-1453