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
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The Hundred Years War
1337-1453
Religion
Papacy returned to Rome, 1377
On 17 January 1377 the Papacy returned to Rome from Avignon. From 1307 the Pope had resided in Avignon, France, rather
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Katherine of Sutton, Abbess of Barking
Katherine of Sutton is the earliest female playwright whose name has been recorded in England. Between 1358 and 1376 Katherine,
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John Wycliffe’s teachings
John Wycliffe John Wycliffe was a theologian, priest and reformer. A seminary professor at the University of Ocford, he theorised
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