Siege of Lisbon
The Siege of Lisbon is a siege of the city of Lisbon from 29 May to 3 September 1384, between the Portuguese defenders of the city led by John I of Portugal and the Castillian army led by King John I of Castille
Historical events in 1384
15 historical records
May 13841 historical events
September 13842 historical events
Siege of Lisbon
The siege ends in a disaster for Castille. A plague outbreak together with the constant attacks by Portuguese forces led by Nuno Alvares Pereira causes huge casualties among the Castilian ranks, who are forced to retreat four months after the start of the siege
Siege of Lisbon
The siege ends in a disaster for Castille. A plague outbreak together with the constant attacks by Portuguese forces led by Nuno Alvares Pereira causes huge casualties among the Castilian ranks, who are forced to retreat four months after the start of the siege
Burgundian Rule Begins
Philip the Bold inherits Flanders and brings Bruges under Burgundian influence.
House of Fame
Publication of "House of Fame"
Bishop
Appointed Scottish Bishop of Orkney & Shetland
Invasion of Lothians
Leads a failed campaign in the Scottish Lothians
Capture of Edinburgh
Captures Edinburgh
Warden
Appointed Warden of the English Marches
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of France
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of Poland
Death of William Douglas
Death of William Douglas
Marriage
Marries Beatrix the Portuguese infanta
Rule of Portugal
On Ferdinands death invades then rules Portugal
Siege of Lisbon
Leads the sieges of Lisbon