Extension to the Truce of Leulinghem
On 9 March 1396 an Extension was agreed between England and France to the Truce of Leulinghem. The Truce of Leulinghem had been signed in 1389. It was revisited at several points to extend, or…
Bishop of Norwich’s Crusade, 1383
On 7 March 1383 Parliament backed the Bishop of Norwich’s Crusade. The Despenser Crusade was proposed to take place against supporters of the Anti-Pope Clement VII in Flanders. The campaign was one with theological, political, and military arguments…
English Free Companies attack the Sienese at Montalcinello
The English Free Companies that travelled to the Italian states for richer pickings in the late 1360s were experienced, hardened and quite single-minded. These companies were in the fight for the money. They had, in…
St. Andrew’s Castle surrendered to the Scots
On 28 February 1337 St. Andrew’s Castle surrendered to the Scots. It had been seized by English forces in June of 1336 as part of a lightening campaign designed to limit Scottish capabilities as England went to…
Great Crown of England used as surety against a loan
On 27 February 1339, Thomas Hatfield, the bishop of Durham, paid a John de Lentele 2400l for the return of the Great Crown of England. To do this, he had secured a loan from Italian…
William Sawtrey: the first to be burnt at the stake for heresy in England. 1401
On 26 February 1401 William Sawtrey was condemned to death by being burnt at the stake. William Sawtrey was a Lollard, an adherent of the views of John Wycliff. These views had been condemned by the Pope…
John the Fearless arrived at St. Denis at the head of an armed force 25 February 1408
On 25 February 1408 John the Fearless arrived at St. Denis at the head of an armed force. At a time of high tension, he was met by the Dukes of Berry, Anjou and Brittany, who presented…
Charles VII of France
Charles VII of France was born on 22nd February 1403. As the eleventh child, and fifth born son of King Charles VI and Queen Isabeau, there was little expectation that the infant Charles would ever…
City of Paris arms itself amid tension between Parlement and the Dauphin
On 21 February 1358 City Guild members summoned to attend St Eloy church, Paris, fully armed. This was a response to the Dauphin moving forces as tensions mounted over a potential treaty with England. A treaty with…
Thomas of Lancaster appointed Admiral of the Kings Fleet
On 20 February 1405 Thomas of Lancaster was appointed as Admiral of the Kings Fleet. This allowed John Beaufort Earl of Somerset to concentrate his efforts on land based operations around Calais. Thomas of Lancaster Thomas of…