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1372 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1372.

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Historical records for France in 1372

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June

23 June 1372

Battle of La Rochelle

Philip IV · La Rochelle · Warfare / Hundred Years War

The French fleet regains control of the western & northern coasts of France. The French fleet, helped by Castille, defeat an English fleet

December

1 December 1372

Capture of Poitou

Philip IV · Poitou · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Philip IV captures Poitou

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1372

Peerage

John IV of Brittany · Richmond · House / House of Dreux

Created Earl of Richmond

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