Battle of Crecy
A following division of knights and men-at-arms was led by Charles II, Count of Alencon, accompanied by the blind King John of Bohemia.
Role range: 1337-1453
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Charles II Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles II through 8 dated historical records for France.
Charles II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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1346–1701Years on this page
1346
Battle of Crecy
Philip VI's brother, Charles d'Alencon, is killed in battle.
Role range: 1337-1453
Battle of Crecy
Philip formed his army for battle, with Genoese troops under Antonio Doria and Carlo Grimaldi in the vanguard.
Role range: 1337-1453
Battle of Crecy
The French army is routed at Crecy.
Role range: 1337-1453
Battle of Crecy
The next division was led by Rudolph, Duke of Lorraine and Louis II, Count of Blois, while Philip himself commanded the rearguard.
Role range: 1337-1453
1490
Succession
Succeeds as Count of Savoy
Role range: 1490-1496
1701
Invasion of Netherlands, The
France invades the Spanish Netherlands & sparks off the hostlities of the war
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1665-1700
Succession
Succeeds as King of The Netherlands
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1665-1700
Records, sources and methodology
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