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The Treaty of Brétigny was a treaty, drafted on 8 May 1360 and ratified on 24 October 1360, between Kings Edward III of England and John II of France.In retrospect, it is seen as having marked the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453) as well as the height of English power on the European continent.
The Caroline War was the second phase of the Hundred Years' War between France and England, following the Edwardian War.It was so-named after Charles V of France, who resumed the war nine years after the Treaty of Brétigny (signed 1360).
The Second Treaty of London was signed on 12 March 1359 and this time the treaty allowed for hostages to be held in place of John. The hostages included two of his sons, several princes and nobles, four inhabitants of Paris, and two citizens from each of the nineteen principal towns of France. [ 49 ]
April – Hundred Years' War: English forces leave the vicinity of Paris after laying waste to the countryside. [1] 8 May – Hundred Years' War: the Treaty of Brétigny is signed, marking the end of the first phase of the War.
France at the Treaty of Brétigny, English holdings in light red. The French king, John II, was held captive in England for four years. The Treaty of Brétigny set his ransom at 3 million crowns and allowed for hostages to be held in lieu of John. The hostages included two of his sons, several princes and nobles, four inhabitants of Paris, and ...
On 8 May 1360, three weeks later, the Treaty of Brétigny was signed, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War. [6] The legacy was mentioned by Shakespeare: [7] [8] It was not for nothing that my nose fell a-bleeding on Black Monday last, at six o'clock i' th' morning. —
October 24 – The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified at Calais, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War. Under its terms, Edward III of England gives up his claim to the French throne, and releases King John II of France in return for French land, including Calais and Gascony. [3]
The strenuous resistance of the citizens frustrated this scheme, and Edward marched into Burgundy, and then he made his way back towards Paris. Failing in an attack on the capital, he was glad to conclude, on 8 May 1360, preliminaries of peace at Brétigny, near Chartres.