April 1242MobilizationLouis IX
Louis IX begins to assemble a force at Chinon
Historical records for France in 1242, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Louis IX begins to assemble a force at Chinon
Geoffroy de Rancon, the Comte de Taillebourg, sides with Louis IX
The English king is joined by a host of French nobles including Hugh de Lusignan
Henry III & his French baron allies retreat to the town of Saintes
Henry III invades France in support of the Lords in the sth
Aquitaine submits to Louis IX
Toulouse submits to Louis IX
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