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Bertrand du Guesclin Biography and Timeline

Follow Bertrand du Guesclin through 5 dated historical records for France.

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Bertrand du Guesclin, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1368–1387Years on this page

1368

Support for Henry of Trastamara

Constable of France · Castile · Warfare / Castilian Civil War

Du Guesclin supports the French-backed Trastamara cause

Role range: 1351-1369 – 1368-1380

1368

French War Leadership

Constable of France · France · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Du Guesclin becomes central to French strategy against English possessions

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1368-1380

1368

Rebellion of Bertrand du Guesclin

Constable · Gascony · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Leads a rebellion in Gascony against the rule of the English

Role range: 1337-1453

1380

Death of Bertrand du Guesclin

Constable · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Death of Bertrand du Guesclin

Role range: 1337-1453

1387

Battle of Margate

Constable · Margate · Warfare / Hundred Years War

With Castillian assistance the French fleet attempts to invade England

Role range: 1337-1453

Records, sources and methodology

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