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Capture of John II of France

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

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Edward III19 September 1356

Poitiers · Warfare / Hundred Years War

The English victory at Poitiers resulted in the capture of King John II of France, giving Edward III substantial leverage in later peace negotiations.

Names involved

Edward III

Provenance

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