Sunday, July 28, 2024

Collection of facts about the Hundred Years' War

This post is a collection of facts about the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). There are 17 facts listed below.

  • Conflict between England and France
  • Caused by claim to the French throne
  • Charles IV of France died in 1328 and his nephew Edward III of England was the closest male relative
  • Lasted 116 years
  • Total casualties: 2.3 - 3.5 million
  • Edwardian War: 1337-1360
  • Battle of Crécy: 1346
  • Battle of Poitiers: 1356
  • Treaty of Brétigny: 1360
  • Caroline War: 1369-1389
  • Lancastrian War: 1415-1453
  • Battle of Agincourt: 1415
  • Battle of Verneuil: 1424
  • Siege of Orléans: 1429
  • Joan of Arc captured and executed: 1431
  • Battle of Formigny: 1450
  • Battle of Castillon: 1453

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