February 1356Burnt CandlemasEdward III
Leads a destructive campaign in southern Scotland
Historical records for England in 1356, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Leads a destructive campaign in southern Scotland
Launches raids into central France from Bergerac
Edward the Black Prince plunders Tours
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England
Present at the Battle of Poitiers, commands the left wing
This record states: After Edward's victory John II agrees to return possessions to England.
This record states: After the Battle of Poitiers Edward holds the King's of England & Scotland & the Duke of Brittany under captivity.
This record states: Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England.
This record states: Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers.
This record states: John II is taken to England & joins King David of Scotland in captivity.
Appointed Chancellor
Edward III captures Berwick & burns the countryside of Lothian
Burns the countryside of Lothian
Receives a ransom of 20,000 pounds for prisoners taken at Poitiers
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