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Browse historical records dated to 1377. Records are rendered from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The Schism in the Western Roman Church resulted from the return of the papacy to Rome under Gregory XI on January 17, 1377, ending the Avignon Papacy, which had developed a reputation for corruption that estranged major parts of Western Christendom
The truce with France expires
Anglo-French talks resume in Calais
Londoners riot & attack John of Gaunts Palace of Savoy
Londoners riot & attack John of Gaunts Palace of Savoy
Attacks the privileges of the City of London
A 4d poll tax per head is raised
Succeeds as King of England
The Schism in the Western Roman Church resulted from the return of the papacy to Rome under Gregory XI on January 17, 1377, ending the Avignon Papacy, which had developed a reputation for corruption that estranged major parts of Western Christendom
Birth of Thomas de Beaufort, son of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster
Death of Edward III, at Richmond Palace
Crowned in Westminster Abbey, 10 yr old grandson of Edward III
Crowns Richard II at Westminster Abbey
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