Charles II of Navarre
Charles was born in Évreau on 10th October 1322. He was the eldest son of Philip of Évreux, and Joan II of Navarre. His father was a cousin of King Philip VI, his mother was…
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Battle of Sluys
The Battle of Sluys was a major naval battle of the Hundred Years War, fought on 24 June 1340 off the Flemish coast. King Edward III’s English fleet defeated a French fleet positioned to block…
Battle or Skirmish of Blanchetaque
Battle, or Skirmish, of Blanchetaque, 24th August 1346 On 24th August 1346 the English army crossed the river Somme. The crossing was opposed, or at least faced, by a French force under the command of…
On this day in the Hundred Years War
Book Launch: On this day in the Hundred Years War I am delighted to announce the launch of my latest book. On this day in the Hundred Years War is the second in my On…
The Sack of Narbonne by the Black Prince
The Sack of Narbonne the Black Prince, 10th November 1355 The chevauchee of the Black Prince in 1355 was a far reaching assault through southern France. From its starting point in Bordeaux, the Anglo-Gascon army…
Assassination of Louis, Duc d’Orleans
Source Material: Assassination of Louis, duke of Orléans The duke was in Paris on a Wednesday night which was the Feast of Pope Saint Clement, and after dinner on that day, at about seven o’clock,…
Battle of Roosebeke
Battle of Roosebeke The Battle of Roosebeke was fought between the Flemish and the Royal French army on 27 November 1382. It was the result of several Flemish towns breaking away and attempting to become…
Marriage of King Edward III to Philippa of Hainault
The Marriage of King Edward III to Philippa of Hainault took place at York Minister in 1328. A diplomatic marriage, it had been arranged by Queen Isabella to sure up support for the deposing of…
Coronation of Catherine of Valois at Westminster Abbey
Coronation of Catherine of Valois at Westminster Abbey, 23rd February 1421 The Treaty of Troyes had secured Henry V the Regency of France in lieu of Charles VI, along with being named as heir to…
The Harelle
The Harelle On 17 January 1382, a series of new taxes were published by the Council in France. It was a tax in the usual form, the gabelle, to take effect on the 1 March…