Blanche Dies
Blanche of Lancaster dies leaving John of Gaunt with Lancastrian inheritance interests
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1368 in England
Explore 22 historical events and records for England in 1368.
Historical records for England in 1368
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September
Death of Blanche
Blanche of Lancaster dies during John of Gaunt's absence overseas
Lancastrian Estates Secured
John of Gaunt's position is strengthened by Blanche's inheritance
October
Death of Lionel of Antwerp
Lionel Duke of Clarence dies in Italy
Ulster Inheritance
Edmund's marriage brings the Ulster claim into the Mortimer line
Other events (month unknown)
Castilian Interest
English dynastic and military interests remain tied to Castilian politics
Court Service
Chaucer serves in royal and aristocratic circles during Edward III's reign
Death of Blanche of Lancaster
Death of Blanche, of the plague, leaves John of Gaunt the Lancastrian estates
Death of John of Gaunt
Death of Blanche of Lancaster
French Claim Renewed
Edward's government prepares to reassert claims as war with France resumes
Gascon Appeal to France
Gascon nobles appeal to Charles V against the Black Prince's taxation
Hearth Tax in Aquitaine
The Black Prince imposes taxation in Aquitaine to meet Castilian campaign debts
Marriage
Marries Philippa, daughter of Edward IIIs son Lionel & inherits the earldom of Ulster
Marriage to Edmund Mortimer
Philippa marries Edmund Mortimer and links Clarence inheritance to the Mortimers
Marriage to Philippa
Edmund Mortimer marries Philippa of Clarence
Peerage
Created Earl of Ulster, 1368-81
Rebellion of Baronial
Faces a Baronial revolt after 5 years of unpopular hearth tax collection
Rebellion of Baronial
Faces a Baronial revolt after 5 years of unpopular hearth tax collection
Rebellion of Rebels in Gascony
After the nobles revolt in Gascony Edward reclaims the throne of France
Rebellion of Rebels in Gascony
After the nobles revolt in Gascony Edward reclaims the throne of France
Resistance to Hearth Tax
Albret resists tax collection and turns toward the French king
Succession
Next in line to the throne after death of fathers wife, the Black Prince & his son
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