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Signature. John II ( French: Jean II; 26 April 1319 – 8 April 1364), called John the Good (French: Jean le Bon ), was King of France from 1350 until his death in 1364. When he came to power, France faced several disasters: the Black Death, which killed nearly one-third to one-half of its population; popular revolts known as Jacqueries; free ...
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Apr 12, 2024 · John II (born April 16, 1319, near Le Mans, Fr.—died April 8, 1364, London) was the king of France from 1350 to 1364. Captured by the English at the Battle of Poitiers on Sept. 19, 1356, he was forced to sign the disastrous treaties of 1360 during the first phase of the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) between France and England.
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John II (April 16, 1319 – April 8, 1364), called John the Good, was Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, and Duke of Normandy from 1332, Count of Poitiers from 1344, Duke of Aquitaine from 1345, and King of France from 1350 until his death, as well as Duke of Burgundy (as John I) from 1361 to 1363.
Feb 27, 2020 · Learn how Edward the Black Prince captured John II of France, the king of France, in a decisive victory for the English in the Hundred Years' War. Find out about the weapons, tactics, and consequences of the battle that weakened French power and boosted English treasury.
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John II ( French: Jean II; 26 April 1319 – 8 April 1364), called John the Good (French: Jean le Bon ), was King of France from 1350 until his death in 1364. When he came to power, France faced several disasters: the Black Death, which killed nearly one-third to one-half of its population; popular revolts known as Jacqueries; free companies ...
The ransom of John II of France was an event during the Hundred Years War, between France and England. King John was captured by the English during the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, and held for ransom by the English crown.
Mar 2, 2020 · At Poitiers, Edward III's son, Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376) managed to capture King John II of France (r. 1350-1364) which led to the 1360 Treaty of Brétigny which saw Edward III give up his claim to the French throne but recognised him as the new overlord of 25% of France. Follow us on YouTube!
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