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1337 in History

Browse historical records dated to 1337. Records are rendered from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

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Historical Events in 1337

1337
Capture of Guyenne
Philip VI · France · Guyenne

Philip VI confiscates Guyenne from Edward III

1337
Duchy of Cornwall Created
Edward III · England · Westminster

Creates the Duchy of Cornwall for his heir Edward of Woodstock

1337
French Lands Confiscated
Edward III · England · Aquitaine

Philip VI's confiscation of Aquitaine helps trigger open war

1337
French Throne Claimed
Edward III · England · Westminster

Asserts his claim to the French crown against Philip VI

1337
Homage
Philip VI · France

Edward III repudiates his homage to Philip VI

1337
Peerage
Edward the Black Prince · England · Cornwall

Created Duke of Cornwall, 1st Duke created in England

1337
Rule of Guyenne
Philip VI · France · Guyenne

Philip VI confiscates Guyenne from Edward III

1337
Succession
Edward III · England

Casts doubt on the legitamacy of Philip of France & claims the throne for himself

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