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Charles V, King of France 1364 - 1380

YearDay/MonthTitle
Edward III (1327 - 1377)
1360May Treaty of Bretigny
 The treaty of Bretigny brought a period of peace for nine years during the Hundred Years War. The treaty was arranged between the Black Prince and the dauphin (later Charles V of France) before being approved by Edward III of England and King John of France. As part of the treaty Edward was given control of the areas of Gascony, Calais and Ponthieu as long as he agreed to give up his claim for the French throne. King John, currently being held hostage in England, was to be released on condition of a payment of 3 million gold crowns to by paid in instalments.
 
1364 Charles V becomes King of France
 Charles became king of France after the death of his father John and was crowned at Rheims Cathedral.
 
Richard II (1377 - 1399)
1380 Death of Charles V and accession of Charles VI
 Charles V, King of France, died and was succeeded by his son Charles as King Charles VI, of France.

See Also

Joan of Bourbon
John II, King of France 1350-1364
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