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3 days ago · Edward, the Black Prince resumed the war with destructive chevauchées starting from Bordeaux. His army was caught by a much larger French force at Poitiers , but the ensuing battle was a decisive English victory, resulting in the capture of John II of France .
- 12th century
- Geoffrey V of Anjou
2 days ago · The Wars of the Roses were rooted in English socio-economic troubles caused by the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453) with France, as well as the quasi-military bastard feudalism resulting from the powerful duchies created by King Edward III.
5 days ago · List of knights and ladies of the Garter. The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member ...
4 days ago · HMS Black Prince Crew List Please note that the 'Rank/Rate' and 'From and To' dates only reflect those held actually at the Battle of Jutland. The individual could have joined or left the ship before or after these dates, with differing 'Rank/Rates'.
22 hours ago · If you were born on this date: Your heart has experienced approximately 22,229,998,483 heartbeats since your birth.. You've slept for 66,762 days or 182.91 years!. You've had about 1,002,430 dreams.
5 days ago · The Duke of Northumberland became increasingly worried about Edward VI's health, and the fact that the next in line to the throne was his Catholic sister Mary. To try and alter the line of succession, he persuaded the King to leave the throne to his daughter-in-law. Who was she?
5 days ago · Dissent and Rebellion in County Durham. by Jeremy Hutson. This article describes the history of Tudhoe Village in County Durham, in the north-east of England. Tudhoe is now a farming and residential village near Spennymoor, about 5 miles south of the City of Durham. Tudhoe Village on a postcard from ca. 1900 … and a similar view ca. 2000.
