Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
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1383 in England
Explore 13 historical events and records for England in 1383.
Historical records for England in 1383
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Siege of Ypres
Leads the Norwich Crusade army toward Ypres.
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Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal by Clement VII, the first Scot to be given the red hat
English Crusaders Seize Gravelines
The bishop of Norwich's army gained a foothold in coastal Flanders by occupying Gravelines.
Expedition Challenges Flemish Towns
Despenser's forces operated among Flemish towns whose loyalties were divided between England, France and the Avignon papacy.
Flemish Expedition Retreats To England
Despenser returned from Flanders after the campaign failed to secure its stated objectives and provoked criticism at home.
Invasion of Flanders
Leads an expedition into Flanders
Keeper of Great Seal
Appointed Keeper of the Great Seal, 2nd term
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Nottingham East
Norwich Bishop Launches Flemish Crusade
Henry Despenser led an English expedition into Flanders after the campaign received crusading approval during the Western Schism.
Norwich Crusade Advances through Flanders
Despenser leads an English expedition through Flanders during the campaign against supporters of the Avignon papacy.
Ypres Siege Attempted during Norwich Crusade
Despenser's force attempts to press operations around Ypres before the expedition loses momentum.
Ypres Siege Fails To Succeed
English crusaders failed to capture Ypres, demonstrating the limits of Despenser's campaign in Flanders.
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