6 May 1338Declaration of WarEdward III
Cancels the truce with France after the attack on Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight
Historical records for England in 1338, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Cancels the truce with France after the attack on Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight
Sails from Orwell to Antwerp then marches to Koblenz to join the German Allies
Secures support from the Holy Roman Emperor during the opening war phase
Receives imperial vicariate authority in the Low Countries
Proclaims himself King of England & France
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
Supports Edward IIIs claims to the French throne
Appointed Chaplain & Confessor to Edward III
Edward III strengthens ties with Flemish towns whose textile economy depends heavily on English wool.
Flemish weavers support Edward's claim to the French throne after a commercial Treaty
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