Marriage
Marries Isabella of France, daughter of Charles VI
Historical events in 1396
13 historical records
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of China
Battle of Nicopolis
Defeated by Bayezid I during a crusade against the Turks
Marriage
Sent as emissary to arrange Richards marriage with Isabella, daughter of Charles II
Legitimacy
Thomas de Beaufort is legitimized
Marriage
Two years after the death of Constance of Castile, Katherine and John of Gaunt marry in Lincoln Cathedral. The children bore the surname "Beaufort" after a former French possession of the Duke. The Beaufort children, three sons and a daughter, were legitimised by royal and papal decrees after John and Katherine married
Succession
Wins legitimization of Catherine Swynfords sons by Richard II, helps Henry VII
Succession
Two years after the death of Constance of Castile, Katherine and John of Gaunt marry in Lincoln Cathedral. The children bore the surname "Beaufort" after a former French possession of the Duke. The Beaufort children, three sons and a daughter, were legitimised by royal and papal decrees after John and Katherine married
Peace
Richard II & Charles VI agree peace at the Peace of Paris
Peace
England keeps Calais & part of Gascony. Charles agrees to support Richard if he is attacked, the peace lasts for 30 yrs
Peace
The Peace of Paris lasts for 30 years. Richard II & Charles VI agree peace. England keeps Calais & part of Gascony. Charles agrees to support Richard if he is attacked by an aggressor
Birth of Alfonso V
Birth of Alfonso V, son of Ferdinand I
Battle of Nicopolis
Defeats the Christian allies led by Sigismund. Defeats a Hungarian-French Crusader force of 10,000 who fail to take Constantinople