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Battle of Sandwich (1217) Coordinates: 51.275°N 1.420°E. The Battle of Sandwich, also called the Battle of Dover [1] took place on 24 August 1217 as part of the First Barons' War. A Plantagenet English fleet commanded by Hubert de Burgh attacked a Capetian French fleet led by Eustace the Monk and Robert of Courtenay off Sandwich, Kent.
- 24 August 1217
- Off Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom
- English victory
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Battle of Sandwich, also called the Battle of Dover took place on 24 August 1217 as part of the First Barons' War. A Plantagenet English fleet commanded by Hubert de Burgh attacked a Capetian French fleet led by Eustace the Monk and Robert of Courtenay off Sandwich, Kent.
- 24 August 1217
- English victory
- Off Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom
Battle of Sandwich, battle that took place in the Strait of Dover on August 24, 1217, that saved England from French occupation, but it has also gone down in history as the first battle fought by sailing ships in the open sea. It is also known as the Battle of Dover.
Created cardinal deacon of S. Nicola in Carcere Tulliano in the consistory of 1205 (1). Vice-chancellor of the Holy Roman Church from 1205. Subscribed the papal bulls issued between May 30, 1205 and April 13, 1216; and August 12, 1216 and April 27, 1221. Cardinal protodeacon in 1213.
Category:1217 - Wikipedia. This category is for topics specifically related to the year AD 1217. 1160s. 1170s. 1180s. 1190s. 1200s. 1220s. 1230s. 1240s. 1250s. 1260s. Subcategories. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. 1217 by country (3 C, 1 P) / 1217 beginnings (2 C) 1217 endings (1 C) A. 1217 in Asia (2 P)
Lincoln, England. Battle Combatants. England and France. Battle Leaders. For the English: William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke as Regent for the young Henry III. For the French: Comte de la Perche for Prince Louis of France. Reason For Battle. Conclusion of the 1st Barons War and driving the French from England. Battle Timeframe. 1 day.
