12 March 1339: Robert Bertrand’s French Fleet landed on Jersey
The aggressive approach of the French Admirals continued in 1339 in much the same vein as it had in 1337 and 1338. The French Fleet was divided into two parts. One was sent through the…
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1336: Scottish ambassadors failed to attend English Parliament as expected
Anglo-Scottish affairs had been complicated since the death of Robert I. His son, David, was a child. It led to a dispute over succession, with Edward Balliol receiving support from the English. In 1332, David…
Treaty of Guillon, 10 March 1360
The Treaty of Guillon, signed 10 March 1360, saw the Duke of Burgundy agree terms with the English that applied only to his Duchy. The terms referred to the issue of Edward IIIs claim to…
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…
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…
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…