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England in 1371

Historical records for England in 1371, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Other Events

1371Death of Edward of AngoulemeEdward of Angouleme

Berkhampstead · House / House of Plantagenet

The death of Edward makes the future Richrad II the next in line to the throne

1371Death of Richard IIRichard II

Berkhampstead · House / House of Plantagenet

Richard becomes heir to the throne & moves to England with his parents at Berkhamsted

1371MarriageJohn of Gaunt Lancaster, 1st

House / House of Lancaster

On his marriage to Costanza of Castille Gaunt assumes the title of King of Castille and Leon, and insists that his fellow English nobles henceforth address him as "my lord of Spain". Marries Constanza of Castille, daughter of King Peter I of Castille

1371MarriageJohn of Gaunt Lancaster, 1st

Warfare / Hundred Years War

Marries Constance, daughter of Pedro the Cruel. Assumes the title King of Castille & Leon

Names involved

Edward of AngoulemeJohn of Gaunt Lancaster, 1stRichard II

Places involved

Berkhampstead

Provenance

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