Battle of Poitiers
Chargny, bearer of the sacred "Oriflamme" of France is killled in battle
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1356 in France
Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1356.
Historical records for France in 1356
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September
Battle of Poitiers
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
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Arrest of John II
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England
Arrest of John II
Held prisoner in the Tower of London, 1356-60
Regency
Appointed Regent after his father, John II, is captured at Poitiers by the English
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