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1440 in England

Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 1440.

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Historical records for England in 1440

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 7 of 7 unique records.

7Unique records
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5Named events on this page
4Named people on this page
4Places on this page

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Capture of Harfleur

Beaufort, Henry · Harfleur · Lieutenant · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Recaptures Harfleur

Capture of Harfleur

Talbot, Charles · Harfleur · Marshal · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Recovers Harfleur

Capture of Ivry

Talbot, George · Ivry · Marshal · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Recovers Ivry

Lieutenant

Richard · London · Lieutenant · Warfare / Military

Appointed Lieutenant of France & Normandy, 2nd term

Marshal

Talbot, Charles · Marshal · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Appointed Marshal of France by Henry V

Marshal

Talbot, Charles · Marshal · Warfare / Military

Appointed Marshal of France by Henry V

Peerage

Talbot, Charles · Waterford · House / House of Talbot

Henry V sends John Talbot to rule Ireland & makes him the Earl of Waterford

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