15 August 1369Death of Philippa of HainaultPhilippa of Hainault
Death of Philippa of Hainault, followed by Edward's decline into premature senility. Had bourne Edward III 12 children, 5 of the 7 sons survived to manhood
Historical records for England in 1369, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Philippa of Hainault, followed by Edward's decline into premature senility. Had bourne Edward III 12 children, 5 of the 7 sons survived to manhood
John decides to strike Harfleur, the base of the French fleet on the Seine. Further reinforced by German mercenaries, they marched on Harfleur, but were delayed by French guerilla operations while the town prepared for a siege. John invested the town for four days in October, but he was losing so many men to dysentery and bubonic plague that he decided to abandon the siege and return to Calais
Death of Thomas de Beauchamp, died of plague in Calais & later entombed in the Beauchamp Chapel
This record states: By the middle of November, the survivors of the sickly army returned to Calais, where the Earl of Warwick died of plague.
This record states: During the retreat from Harfleur Johns army had to fight its way across the Somme at the ford of Blanchetaque against a French army led by Hugh de Chatillon, who was captured and sold to Edward III.
This record states: Though it seemed an inglorious conclusion to the campaign, John had forced the French king, Charles V, to abandon his plans to invade England that autumn.
This record states: By the middle of November, the survivors of the sickly army returned to Calais, where the Earl of Warwick died of plague.
This record states: During the retreat from Harfleur Johns army had to fight its way across the Somme at the ford of Blanchetaque against a French army led by Hugh de Chatillon, who was captured and sold to Edward III.
This record states: Though it seemed an inglorious conclusion to the campaign, John had forced the French king, Charles V, to abandon his plans to invade England that autumn.
Supports Pope Urban V
Death of Thomas de Beauchamp
Appointed Marshal of England
Created Earl of Warwick, 12th
Assumes title of King of France Edward refuses to appear at the court of Charles V
Summoned to Charles V to answer charges of raising high taxes
John is sent to Calais with the Earl of Hereford and a small English army and raids northern France
Assumes the crown of Leon & Castille by marriage with Constance of Castille
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