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The Battle of Poitiers was fought on 19 September 1356 between a French army commanded by King John II and an Anglo-Gascon force under Edward, the Black Prince, during the Hundred Years' War. It took place in western France, 5 miles (8 km) south of Poitiers , when approximately 14,000 to 16,000 French attacked a strong defensive position held ...
Chevauchée of the Black Prince Part of Hundred Years' War Near-contemporary image of the Battle of Poitiers Date 4 August – 2 October 1356 Location South-west France Result Anglo-Gascon victory Belligerents Kingdom of England Kingdom of France Commanders and leaders Edward, the Black Prince John II (POW) Strength 6,000 Unknown but large Casualties and losses Few Heavy
John de Vere was a trusted captain of Edward III in the king's wars in Scotland and France, and took part in both the Battle of Crécy and the Battle of Poitiers. He died campaigning in France in 1360. Throughout his career, he was closely associated with William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton, who was his brother-in-law.
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.
1356 Battle of Poitiers: England Edward the Black Prince captures King John II of France, France plunged into chaos. 1364 Battle of Cocherel: France 16 May, near Houlbec-Cocherel, victory of Brittany-Burgundy-Gascony forces against Navarrese-English ones. 1364 Battle of Auray: England 29 September, end of Breton War of Succession Du Guesclin ...
1356 is the fourth novel in The Grail Quest series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 2012. It is set in 1356, nearly a decade after the original trilogy, and culminates with the Battle of Poitiers. Intertwined in the plot is the quest to find la Malice, a fabled sword of Saint Peter and Christian relic which may turn the tide of the long ...
Year 1356 was a leap year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar. Events ... September 19 (killed at the Battle of Poitiers): Peter I, Duke of Bourbon (b.
Archibald's first major appearance in history is recorded in 1356 at the Battle of Poitiers where he was captured by the English. Archibald had accompanied his cousin, William, Lord (later Earl) of Douglas, to serve John II of France in his wars against the Edward the Black Prince.