Reform of Taxation
A 4d poll tax per head is raised
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1377 in England
Explore 26 historical events and records for England in 1377.
Historical records for England in 1377
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January
Birth of Thomas de Beaufort
Birth of Thomas de Beaufort, son of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster
February
Reform of City Privileges
Attacks the privileges of the City of London
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Londoners riot & attack John of Gaunts Palace of Savoy
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Londoners riot & attack John of Gaunts Palace of Savoy
June
Death of Edward III
Death of Edward III, at Richmond Palace
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Peace
The truce with France expires
July
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster Abbey, 10 yr old grandson of Edward III
Coronation
Crowns Richard II at Westminster Abbey
September
Peace
Anglo-French talks resume in Calais
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Thomas Beaufort
Birth of Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, the third of the four children of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and his mistress Katherine Swynford
Coronation
Bears the sword & spurs at Richard IIs coronation
Death of John of Gaunt
When King Edward III died Johns ten-year-old nephew succeeded to the throne as Richard II of England
Demonstrations
Tried by the Bishop of London but general street riots put an end to the court session
Earl Marshal
Appointed Earl Marshal of England
Invasion of England
French plunder northern towns and & lay siege to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
Peerage
Created Earl of Derby
Peerage
Created Earl of Northumberland, the 1st
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Stirs up a mob to protest against John of Gaunts behaviour at John Wycliffes trial
Siege of Carisbrooke Castle
French plunder northern towns and & lay siege to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
Succession
When Edward III died in 1377 and John's ten-year-old nephew succeeded as Richard II of England, John's influence strengthened
Succession
When King Edward III died Johns ten-year-old nephew succeeded to the throne as Richard II of England
Trial
The trial ends without verdict after a dispute of John of Gaunt & the Bishop of London. Presides over the trial of John Wycliffe for heresy
Trial
Stirs up a mob to protest against John of Gaunts behaviour at John Wycliffes trial
Trial
Tried by the Bishop of London but general street riots put an end to the court session. John of Gaunt employs 4 doctors of divinity to defend Wycliffe. Ended withou verdict after an arguement between John of Gaunt & the Bishop of London
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