18 September 1356Battle of PoitiersGeoffrey de Chargny
Chargny, bearer of the sacred "Oriflamme" of France is killled in battle
Historical records for France in 1356, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Chargny, bearer of the sacred "Oriflamme" of France is killled in battle
The Black Prince defeats the French. The Black Prince captures John who is taken to England & joins David of Scotland. John II agrees to return all former English possessions to England
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England
Held prisoner in the Tower of London, 1356-60
Appointed Regent after his father, John II, is captured at Poitiers by the English
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