The Battle of Baugé, fought between the English and a Franco-Scots army on 22 March 1421 at Baugé, France, east of Angers, was a major defeat for the English in the Hundred Years' War. The English army was led by the king's brother Thomas, Duke of Clarence, while the Franco-Scots were led by both John Stewart, Earl of Buchan, and Gilbert Motier de La Fayette, the Marshal of France. English strength was 4,000 men, although only 1,500 deployed, against 5,000 French and Scots.
Battle of Baugé - French defeat English
The Battle of Baugé, fought between the English and a Franco-Scots army on 22 March 1421 at Baugé, France, east of Angers, was a major defeat for the English in the Hundred Years' War.
Historical Significance
The Battle of Baugé, fought between the English and a Franco-Scots army on 22 March 1421 at Baugé, France, east of Angers, was a major defeat for the English in the Hundred Years' War.
Events Before
Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathe
Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathedral
Pope Martinus I calls for crusade against the Hussite protestants
Pope Martinus I calls for crusade against the Hussite protestants
Duke of Austria Albert V orders the Vienna Gesera, imprisoning and expelling the Jews of Vienna
Duke of Austria Albert V orders the Vienna Gesera, imprisoning and expelling the Jews of Vienna
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ
Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patriarchate of Aquileia
Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patriarchate of Aquileia
Events After
Zen teacher Ketsugan performs exorcisms to free Aizōji Temple in Fukushima, Japan
Zen teacher Ketsugan performs exorcisms to free Aizōji Temple in Fukushima, Japan
Battle of Arbedo between the Duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons
Battle of Arbedo between the Duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons
Henry V dies
Henry V dies
Charles VI of France dies
Charles VI of France dies
Arnold van Egmont becomes Duke of Gelre
Arnold van Egmont becomes Duke of Gelre
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Pope Martinus V declares Jacqueline, Countess of Haintaut's marriage to Humphrey Duke of Gloucester invalid
Pope Martinus V declares Jacqueline, Countess of Haintaut's marriage to Humphrey Duke of Gloucester invalid
English siege of Orleans broken by Joan of Arc and the French army
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Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathe
Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathedral
Duke Philip the Good (33) weds Isabella of Portugal (32) by proxy (he in Burgundy, she in Portugal)
Duke Philip the Good (33) weds Isabella of Portugal (32) by proxy (he in Burgundy, she in Portugal)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 22, 1421?
- The Battle of Baugé, fought between the English and a Franco-Scots army on 22 March 1421 at Baugé, France, east of Angers, was a major defeat for the English in the Hundred Years' War. The English army was led by the king's brother Thomas, Duke of Clarence, while the Franco-Scots were led by both John Stewart, Earl of Buchan, and Gilbert Motier de La Fayette, the Marshal of France. English strength was 4,000 men, although only 1,500 deployed, against 5,000 French and Scots.
- Why is Battle of Baugé - French defeat English significant?
- The Battle of Baugé, fought between the English and a Franco-Scots army on 22 March 1421 at Baugé, France, east of Angers, was a major defeat for the English in the Hundred Years' War.