Burnt Candlemas
Leads a destructive campaign in southern Scotland
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1356 in England
Explore 16 historical events and records for England in 1356.
Historical records for England in 1356
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February
August
Invasion of France
Launches raids into central France from Bergerac
September
Siege of Tours
Edward the Black Prince plunders Tours
Arrest of John II
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England
Battle of Poitiers
Present at the Battle of Poitiers, commands the left wing
Battle of Poitiers
After Edward's victory John II agrees to return possessions to England.
Battle of Poitiers
After the Battle of Poitiers Edward holds the King's of England & Scotland & the Duke of Brittany under captivity.
Battle of Poitiers
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England.
Battle of Poitiers
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers.
Battle of Poitiers
John II is taken to England & joins King David of Scotland in captivity.
Battle of Poitiers
Edward III's son Edward of Woodstock won a major English victory at Poitiers, reinforcing England's military position in the Hundred Years War.
Capture of John II of France
The English victory at Poitiers resulted in the capture of King John II of France, giving Edward III substantial leverage in later peace negotiations.
Other events (month unknown)
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor
Siege of Berwick
Edward III captures Berwick & burns the countryside of Lothian
Siege of Lothian
Burns the countryside of Lothian
Siege of Poitiers
Receives a ransom of 20,000 pounds for prisoners taken at Poitiers
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