Declaration of War
Cancels the truce with France after the attack on Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight
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1338 in England
Explore 10 historical events and records for England in 1338.
Historical records for England in 1338
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May
July
Alliance Edward III and German Allies
Sails from Orwell to Antwerp then marches to Koblenz to join the German Allies
September
Alliance with Louis IV
Secures support from the Holy Roman Emperor during the opening war phase
Imperial Vicar Appointed
Receives imperial vicariate authority in the Low Countries
October
Succession
Proclaims himself King of England & France
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance France and Flanders
Gains the support of the Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV in his claim to the French throne. Flemish weavers support Edward's claim to the French throne after a commercial Treaty
Alliance Louis IV and Edward IIIs claims to the French throne
Supports Edward IIIs claims to the French throne
Chaplain
Appointed Chaplain & Confessor to Edward III
Ghent Alliance with Flemish Towns
Edward III strengthens ties with Flemish towns whose textile economy depends heavily on English wool.
Treaty of Flanders
Flemish weavers support Edward's claim to the French throne after a commercial Treaty
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