Peerage
Inherits the rest of the Lancaster property when Blanche's sister Maud, Countess of Leicester (married to William V, Count of Hainaut), died without issue
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1362 in England
Explore 10 historical events and records for England in 1362.
Historical records for England in 1362
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April
July
Rule of Gascony
Edward III grants the Prince of Wales the Kingdom of Gascony
November
Peerage
Gaunt receives the title "Duke of Lancaster" from Edward III. He now owns at least thirty castles and estates across England and France and maintained a household comparable in scale and organisation to that of a monarch
Other events (month unknown)
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Ely
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of England
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Peerage
Created Earl of Cambridge
Prince of Aquitaine Created
Edward III granted the principality of Aquitaine and Gascony to Edward of Woodstock, giving his eldest son extensive authority in southwestern France.
Statute of Pleading
The Statute of Pleading required court pleadings to be conducted in English rather than French, reflecting the growing public use of English under Edward III.
Succession
Succeeds to the Duchy of Lancaster. Succeeds as Prince of Wales. Receives English lands in southern France from his father
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