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1328
Death of Charles IV and Succession
When Charles IV dies, for the first time in more than 400 years of the Capetian dynasty there is no son or brother to inherit the French crown. His cousin from France , Philip of Valois, was chosen to succeed him - in preference to an English cousin, Edward III -
1337
The Spark of The 100 Years' War
Philip VI of France took control of Guienne, a land that belonged to Edward III of England - whose response sparked The Hundred Years' War -
Period: 1340 to 1346
The New King & The English's Victories
In 1440 Edward III accepts the title as King of France. Within the six years the more mobility that English gained were through using horses to new weapons. With the resources they had they defeated France at Crecy. -
1347
End of siege of Calais
The siege of Calais comes to an end when three men come into the city with ropes around their necks and gave their own lives in order to save their people. -
Period: 1356 to 1360
End of Poitiers War & King John II Capture
The English were in victory toward the end of the Poilters War in 1356 and France's king at the time John II was captured. The next 4 years John II was in captive in London and Bordeaux. A ransom of crowns was promised if he was released. This ransom helped John II to be released. -
1407
Civil War
In 1407 tensions grew within the royal family of France. Eventually the King's brother was murdered, Louis duke of Orleans. This caused a civil war within France. -
Period: 1413 to 1419
New King and Victories
In 1413 Henry V becomes the new king of England after his father. Two years later in 1415 Henry V decided to take French a refuge within the neighborhood of Harfleur. Four years later in 1419 Henry V has constantly been have a very successful siege for about six months. He decides to make a victorious entrance to Rouen. -
1420
Treaty of Troyes & Marriages
In 1420 Henry V had the right to become of heir of the French Rome through The Treaty of Troyes. It was signed in the French city of Troyes because of the aftermath of Henry's successful military campaign in France. Henry then marries the daughter of the French King and the sister of the true heir of France. -
Period: 1428 to 1431
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc was a peasant girl who was advised from saints to relieve the the siege of Orleans in 1428. A year later in 1429 made her way to Charles VII and gained his trust. Joan then leads French Forces into a relief in Orleans. A year later she was captured in battle with the Burgundians and was handed to the English. in 1931 she was integrated on behalf of the English and eventually was burned at the steak. -
Period: 1437 to 1450
The End of The Civil War & French Victory
In 1437 Charles VII enter Paris which marks the end of the Civil War. Three Years later in 1450 the French gained a victory when they brought a canon onto the battlefield of Formigny. -
Period: 1453 to 1475
The End of The 100 Years' War
In 1453 the French won in battle at Castillon. Recovering from the last battle won by the English in in France. Charles VII recover of the Aquitaine and Normandy effectively brings The 100 Years' War to an end but in 1475 Edward VI tries to revive the war with a large army but what bought off in Picquigny.
