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At the Siege of Auberoche, a messenger was flung into the Castle by a Trebuchet

Battle of Auberoche

Battle of Auberouche, 21st October 1345 1345 saw the English deciding to take the offensive on three fronts. The French were weakened and, at this time, unable to field enough men to fight on three… 

Couronnement Charles VI le Fol, The coronation of Charles VI of France in 1380

Coronation of King Charles VI of France

The Coronation of King Charles VI of France took place in Rheims on 4th November 1380. Coronation ceremonies are full of symbolism, mystery and grandiose shows for public consumption. In Medieval France, this included holy… 

Bertrand du Guesclin captures the Captal, Jean de Grailly

Battle of Cocherel, 16th May 1364

Battle of Cocherel, 16th May 1364 The Battle of Cocherel was fought between the armies loyal to the Kings of France and Navarre. The commanders on the day were Bertrand du Guesclin for the French… 

Death of Sir John Chandos at Lussac

Sir John Chandos

Sir John Chandos Sir John Chandos’ life in many ways mirrors the ambitions and successes of the English, in France. From a noble family who traced their rank and title to their participation in the…