17 March 1337Duchy of Cornwall CreatedEdward III
Creates the Duchy of Cornwall for his heir Edward of Woodstock
Historical records for England in 1337, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Creates the Duchy of Cornwall for his heir Edward of Woodstock
Created Duke of Cornwall, 1st Duke created in England
Philip VI's confiscation of Aquitaine helps trigger open war
Casts doubt on the legitamacy of Philip of France & claims the throne for himself
Asserts his claim to the French crown against Philip VI
Philip IV captures Gascony from Edward III
Edward III crosses to Antwerp & invades France beginning the Hundred Years war
The Bishop of Lincoln challenges "Philippe, who calls himself King of France"
Invites the Flemings to England who establish a cloth indistry
Invades the main ally of Scotland
Edward III crosses to Antwerp & invades France beginning the Hundred Years war
Revokes the oath of Amiens which recognized Philip VIs rule over Aquitaine
created Earl of Northampton, one of the six earls created by Edward III to renew the ranks of the higher nobility
Raises a scutage to finance a professionally led army not manned by volunteers. Parliament raises taxes to 10th of all "movables" & a 15th of the value of all lands. Abbeys must sell their silver plate & towns must tax their traders & citizens
Philip confiscated the lands of Aquitaine in 1337, precipitating war between England and France. Edward III revokes the oath of Amiens which recognized Philip VIs rule over Aquitaine
Edward III crosses to Antwerp & invades France beginning the Hundred Years war
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