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Richard II - The Hundred Years War

Episode Events

1380

Charles V, King of France, died and was succeeded by his son Charles as King Charles VI, of France.

1385

All through the summer months, the French prepared men and supplies in the Norman ports. [1]

1386

An invasion from France seemed to be imminent as the French fleet mass at Sluys.  [2]

1387

Fear of an invasion from France led Henry Bolingbroke to prepare defences along the south coast during the winter months of 1387 and spring months of 1388,  [1]
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Event Participants and Locations

Selection of references used:

  • 1: Peter Earle, The Life and Times of Henry V
  • 2: M H Keen, England in the Later Middle Ages, ISBN:0-415-02783-7, Erdington Library

    Related Information

    Richard II

    Reign From
    June 23, 1377
    Reign To
    1399
    Succeeded
    Edward III
    Preceded
    Henry IV
    Royal House
    Plantagenet

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    Edward changed the design of his shield to incorporate the lilies or fleur-de-lis of the French flag. Quarterly France and England

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