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1295 in France

Explore 7 historical events and records for France in 1295.

Historical records for France in 1295

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Alliance Philip IV and Scotland

Philip IV ยท House / House of Capetian

Concludes an alliance with Scotland

Blockade of Cherbourg

Philip IV ยท Cherbourg ยท Warfare / England War

After the burning of Cherbourg abandons invasion in favour of a blockade

Cherbourg Naval Containment

Philip IV ยท Cherbourg ยท Warfare / England War

French forces shift from invasion plans to maritime containment after Cherbourg is burned, seeking to restrict English movement by sea.

Invasion of England

Philip IV ยท Paris ยท Warfare / England War

Prepares for an invasion of England, promises James of Aragon the English throne

Siege of Cherbourg

Philip IV ยท Cherbourg ยท Warfare / England War

Abandons invasion in favour of a blockade after the burning of Cherbourg

Siege of Dover

Matthew of Montmorenci ยท Dover ยท Admiral ยท Warfare / England War

Sacks & burns Dover

Siege of Dover

Philip IV ยท Dover ยท Warfare / England War

An invasion of England is attempted, and the French admiral, Matthew of Montmorenci, sacks and burns the town of Dover

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