Makes peace with France at the Peace of Calais
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Makes peace with France at the Peace of Calais
Cedes territory to the English in order to release his father John II
Accepts enlarged English lands in France in return for renunciation terms
Edward renounces his claim to the French throne. Edward gives up Normandy & ransoms King John for 3 million gold crowns. Edward gains sovereignty over Calais, Aquitaine & Ponthieu
Arranges the Anglo-French Treaty of Bretigny
Released by the Treaty of Bretigny & the payment of a 3 million crown ransom. John is released by Edward III for 3 million gold crowns. Edward drops the title King of France
Cedes territory to the English in order to release his father John II
Death of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton
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