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Battle of Poitiers

England · Warfare / Hundred Years War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

6Records
1356Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

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Thomas de Beauchamp Warwick, 11th18 September 1356

Poitiers · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Present at the Battle of Poitiers, commands the left wing

Edward the Black Prince18 September 1356

Poitiers · Warfare / Hundred Years War

This record states: After Edward's victory John II agrees to return possessions to England.

Edward the Black Prince18 September 1356

Poitiers · Warfare / Hundred Years War

This record states: After the Battle of Poitiers Edward holds the King's of England & Scotland & the Duke of Brittany under captivity.

Edward the Black Prince18 September 1356

Poitiers · Warfare / Hundred Years War

This record states: Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England.

Edward the Black Prince18 September 1356

Poitiers · Warfare / Hundred Years War

This record states: Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers.

Edward the Black Prince18 September 1356

Poitiers · Warfare / Hundred Years War

This record states: John II is taken to England & joins King David of Scotland in captivity.

Names involved

Edward the Black PrinceThomas de Beauchamp Warwick, 11th

Provenance

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