The Hundred Years' War

The beggining of the Hundred Years´ War

Dec 4, 1337

The Treaty of Paris signed and written between Henry III of England and Louis IX of France asserts the fact that most of the Angevian Empirre was lost; however, Henry III keeps the remains of the Duchy of Aquitaine. Furthermore, the war developes because Henry III was trying to gain more power and land in France.

Breton War

Oct 3, 1341

The Breton War of Succession breaks out. Edward supports John of Montfort while Philip backs Charles of Blois.

Philip VI dies

Feb 19, 1350

Philip VI dies and is succeeded by his son John II.

Jhon II is defeated

Sep 5, 1356

Edward the Black Prince, son of Edward III, defeats John II at the Battle of Poitiers. John II is among the captured.

Second Treaty of London

Mar 6, 1359

John II signs the Second Treaty of London accepting huge territorial losses and an enormous ransom. However Charles, John's son and heir, refuse to accept.

Black Prince dies

Feb 26, 1376

The Black Prince dies.

Treaty of Troyes

Aug 6, 1420

Henry V and Charles VI of France sign the Treaty of Troyes. Henry marries Catherine of Valois, daughter of Charles VI, and their heir would inherit both kingdoms. The Dauphin, Charles VII is declared illegitimate.

Joan of Arc

Apr 15, 1429

Joan of Arc breaks the siege of Orléans. The Dauphin is crowned King of France at Reims.

Joan of Arc defeats the British

May 4, 1429

The English invade Paris and the north of France. Joan of Arc leads the french army and defeats the British in Troyes, Chálons y Reims.

The war ends

Jul 23, 1453

In 1453 Charles VII gains control of Burdeos and Aquitania, recorvering all of the French territory taken by the British except Clais. Hence, the Hundred Years' War ends