1340
Alliance Edward III and Flemish towns
Edward III allies himself with the Flemish towns
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Edward III allies himself with the Flemish towns
Edward returns to England
Publicly assumes the title King of France
Returns to England after agreeing a truce with France
Edward III declares himself as King of France
Besieges Tournai during the Low Countries campaign
Edward III's naval victory at Sluys protects communications with allies in Flanders.
Claims the French throne from his mother who is heiress of her brother Charles IV. Assumes the title of King of France
Claims the French throne from his mother who is heiress of her brother Charles IV. Assumes the title of King of France
Agrees a truce with Philip VI after the Tournai campaign
Birth of John of Gaunt, 3rd surviving son of King Edward III and younger brother of Edward, Prince of Wales (Edward, the Black Prince)
Gives birth to John of Gaunt
Wins a victory against the Moors
Present at the English victory in the Battle of Sluys
Wins a major naval victory over the French fleet
Wins a naval victory over the French fleet to transport his forces across to France
Edward III leads a campaign in north France & defeats the French fleet
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