Birth of Thomas of Woodstock
Gives birth to Thomas of Woodstock
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1355 in England
Explore 16 historical events and records for England in 1355.
Historical records for England in 1355
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January
September
Black Prince Sent to Gascony
Appoints Edward of Woodstock as lieutenant in Gascony
Lieutenant
Edward the Black Prince is appointed Lieutenant in Gascony, he departs for Gascony to take up duties
Lieutenant
Edward the Black Prince is appointed Lieutenant in Gascony, he departs for Gascony to take up duties
Lieutenant
Edward the Black Prince is appointed Lieutenant in Gascony, he departs for Gascony to take up duties
October
Invasion of France
Invades southern France from a base in Bordeaux
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of David II
Helps arrest David Bruce, Governor of Berwick
Birth of Thomas Woodstock
Birth of Thomas Woodstock son of Edward III & Philippa of Hainault
Birth of Thomas Woodstock
Birth of Thomas Woodstock son of Edward III & Philippa of Hainault
Birth of Thomas Woodstock
Birth of Thomas Woodstock son of Edward III & Philippa of Hainault
Constable
Appointed Constable of Dover Castle
Grand Raid
The Great Raid of 1355 in the Aquitaine'gLanguedoc region, which crippled southern France economically, and provoked resentment of the French throne among French peasantry. The raid also 'cushioned' the area for conquest, opened up alliances with neighbours in Aquitaine, the one with Charles II of Navarre being the most notable, and caused many regions to move towards autonomy from France, as France was not as united as England
Great Raid
The Great Raid of 1355 in the Aquitaine'gLanguedoc region, which crippled southern France economically, and provoked resentment of the French throne among French peasantry. The raid also 'cushioned' the area for conquest, opened up alliances with neighbours in Aquitaine, the one with Charles II of Navarre being the most notable, and caused many regions to move towards autonomy from France, as France was not as united as England
Siege of Carcassonne
Edward the Black Prince burns Carcassonne
Siege of Narbonne
Edward the Black Prince burns Narbonne
Warden
Appointed Warden of the Cinque Ports
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