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Period: 1327 to 1453
The 100 Years War
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1328
The start of the 100 Years War
King Charles IV of France dies. He is replaced by his cousin Philip but King Edward III of England also has claim to the throne. -
1337
Outbreak of war
Relations between France and England break down. France claims Aquitaine which leads to an outbreak of war between France and England. -
1340
The battle of Sluys
The English navy attacks the French near Sluys. The English win and destroy much of the French navy -
1346
Invasion of England
David II of Scotland invades northern England -
1346
Invasion of Normandy
King Edward III of England invades Normandy France -
1360
The Treaty of Bretigny
France and England sign a treaty. In the treaty England is given French, Gascony and Normandy but Edward III gives up his claim to the French throne. -
Mar 12, 1396
marriage brings peace
Richard II of England marries Isabella of France bringing about 2 decades of peace -
1415
Harfleur
Henry V captures the French port Harfleur -
Oct 25, 1415
The Battle of Agincourt
Henry V of England is victorious over French forces at the battle of Agincourt. -
1420
Treaty of Troyes
Treaty is signed which allows Henry V of England to be named the heirs of Charles VI of France. -
May 11, 1422
Joan of Arc
After having a vision from God Joan of Arc inspires the people of France to resist the English eventually resulting in the lifting of the Siege of Orleans. Spielvogel, J., Mctighe, J., (2014). World History @ Geography. McGraw Hill Education.
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May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc is put to death in Rouen France -
1436
Paris
The French recapture Paris -
1450
Normandy
The French recapture Normandy -
1453
Battle of Castillon
The French beat the English at the Battle of Castillon. This is the last battle of the 100 Years War.