Birth of Walter Wat Tyler
Birth of Walter "Wat" Tyler
Historical events in 1341
23 historical records
January 13411 historical events
June 13411 historical events
Birth of Edmund of Langley
Gives birth to Edmund of Langley
October 13411 historical events
Brittany Succession Supported
Supports John de Montfort in the Breton succession dispute
Conflict with Archbishop Stratford
Edward III's dispute with Archbishop John Stratford produced a major political crisis over ministerial responsibility and the limits of royal action against leading officials.
Birth of Edmund of Langley
Birth of Edmund of Langley, 4th son of Edward III
Birth of Edmund of Langley
Gives birth to Edmund of Langley, 4th son of Edward III
Queens College
The Queen's College, Oxford is named after Philippa. It was founded in 1341 by one of her chaplains, Robert de Eglesfield, in her honour
Capture of Newcastle
The Scots capture Newcastle
Rule of Brittany
The Duke of Brittany dies leading to a war of succession. Edward III supports John de Montfort, Philip VI supports Charles de Blois
Rule of Brittany
The Duke of Brittany dies leading to a war of succession. Edward III supports John de Montfort, Philip VI supports Charles de Blois
Reform of Taxation
Philip VI is forced to increase the salt tax & increase the tax burden
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire
Exile of John Balliol
David II returns to Scotland & Edward goes into exile in England
Restoration
Returned to Scotland from France by Philip VI to stop Edward III invading France. Returned to Scotland by Philip VI to divert Edward III from invading France
Exile of David II
David II returns to Scotland from France by Philip VI to stop Edward III invading France
Capture of Newcastle
The Scots capture Newcastle
Siege of Newcastle
The Scots capture Newcastle
Algeciras Siege Preparations
Alfonso XI prepared for an assault on Algeciras by assembling troops, arranging naval support and ordering additional ships for the campaign.
Capture of Alcala la Real
Alfonso XI captured Alcala la Real during renewed operations against the Nasrid frontier after the victory at the Salado.
Capture of Carcabuey
Alfonso XI's campaign of 1341 brought Carcabuey under Castilian control as pressure increased on the frontier with Granada.
Capture of Priego de Cordoba
Alfonso XI's forces captured Priego de Cordoba during the Castilian offensive against Muslim-held strongholds in Andalusia.
Capture of Rute
Alfonso XI's forces captured Rute during the same 1341 offensive that secured several fortified places on the Granadan frontier.