First War of the Guelderian Succession ends when Matilda and the Heeckerens are defeated by the Duchy of Jülich, forcing her to resign her rights to the Duchy of Guelders to her half-sister Maria's son, William
First War of the Guelderian Succession ends when Matilda and the Heeckerens are defeated by the Duchy of Jülich, forcing
First War of the Guelderian Succession ends when Matilda and the Heeckerens are defeated by the Duchy of Jülich, forcing her to resign her rights to the Duchy of Guelders to her half-sister Maria's son, William
Events Before
Earliest record in Durham, England of 'Plough Monday', the first Monday after the Feast of Epiphany (Jan 6) when agricul
Earliest record in Durham, England of 'Plough Monday', the first Monday after the Feast of Epiphany (Jan 6) when agricultural work could restart
Bartolomeo Prignano is elected as Pope Urban VI
Pope Urban VI (Latin: Urbanus VI; Italian: Urbano VI; c. 1318 – 15 October 1389), born Bartolomeo Prignano, was head of the Catholic Church from 8 April 1378 to his death, in October 1389.
French cardinals meet in Anagni and declare the election of Pope Urban VI invalid
French cardinals meet in Anagni and declare the election of Pope Urban VI invalid
London's Westminster Abbey is desecrated when Robert Hauley is murdered during High Mass attempting to seek sanctuary af
London's Westminster Abbey is desecrated when Robert Hauley is murdered during High Mass attempting to seek sanctuary after escaping the Tower of London. The Abbey is closed for four months. [1]
Robert of Geneva, known as the "Butcher of Cesena," is elected Antipope Clement VII
Robert of Geneva (French: Robert de Genève; 1342 – 16 September 1394) was elected to the papacy as Clement VII (French: Clément VII) by the cardinals who opposed Pope Urban VI and was the first...
Events After
Battle of Kulikovo: Moscow's great monarch Dmitry defeats the Mongols, beginning the decline of the Tatars
Battle of Kulikovo: Moscow's great monarch Dmitry defeats the Mongols, beginning the decline of the Tatars
Thomas of Buckingham's invasion army lands on Calais
Thomas of Buckingham's invasion army lands on Calais
Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who
Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who enter without resistance.
John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of Richard II of England
The Peasants' Revolt, also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Uprising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381.
English peasant uprising begins in Essex
English peasant uprising begins in Essex
More from the 1370s
Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of Perpetual Alliance (world's oldest still in existence) is signed in London between King Edwar
Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of Perpetual Alliance (world's oldest still in existence) is signed in London between King Edward III of England and King Ferdinand I of Portugal [1]
English Prince John of Gaunt marries Constance of Castile (17), heir of Peter of Castile and Leon
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, was an English prince, military leader and statesman. He was the fourth son of King Edward III, and the father of King Henry IV.
Earliest record in Durham, England of 'Plough Monday', the first Monday after the Feast of Epiphany (Jan 6) when agricul
Earliest record in Durham, England of 'Plough Monday', the first Monday after the Feast of Epiphany (Jan 6) when agricultural work could restart
Pope Gregory XI moves the Papacy back to Rome from Avignon
Pope Gregory XI (Latin: Gregorius XI; born Pierre Roger de Beaufort; c. 1329 – 27 March 1378) was head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1370 to his death, in March 1378.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 24, 1379?
- First War of the Guelderian Succession ends when Matilda and the Heeckerens are defeated by the Duchy of Jülich, forcing her to resign her rights to the Duchy of Guelders to her half-sister Maria's son, William