Refusal to Absolve Louis IV
Benedict declared that he could not absolve Louis IV after repeated negotiations failed to produce an acceptable settlement.
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1337 in France
Explore 14 historical events and records for France in 1337.
Historical records for France in 1337
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April
May
Capture of Guyenne
Philip VI confiscates Guyenne from Edward III
Rule of Guyenne
Philip VI confiscates Guyenne from Edward III
October
Homage
Edward III repudiates his homage to Philip VI
Other events (month unknown)
Anglo-French Peace Efforts
Benedict attempted to prevent war between Edward III of England and Philip VI of France through papal diplomacy.
Arrest of Henry Burghersh
Fails to arrest Edward Is Ambassador of France Henrt Bergersh, the Bishop of Lincoln
Birth of Charles V the Wise
Birth of Charles V the Wise, son of John II
Capture of Aquitaine
Captures Aquitaine from Edward I who he regards as his Suzerain over Aquitaine
Capture of Gascony
Confiscates Gascony from Edward III
Declaration of War
French barons refuse to recognize Edward IIIs claim to the French succession
Invasion of Loire
Announces forfeiture of the English fiefs south of the Loire then invades them
Offers Mediation Between Monarchs
Benedict XII tried to mediate between the kings of England and France as conflict over territories and sovereignty intensified.
Papal Envoys Pursue Peace
Papal representatives worked to promote negotiation between rival rulers as the Anglo French dispute escalated into war.
Succession
Barons refuse to recognize the female line & renounce Edward IIIs mother Isabella
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