8 May 1360
Treaty of Bretigny
Accepts enlarged English lands in France in return for renunciation terms
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Accepts enlarged English lands in France in return for renunciation terms
Edward renounces his claim to the French throne. Edward gives up Normandy & ransoms King John for 3 million gold crowns. Edward gains sovereignty over Calais, Aquitaine & Ponthieu
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