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Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabel

Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabella

Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabella

Events Before

  1. Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first English Prince of Wales

    Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327.

  2. Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare

    Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare

  3. Dante becomes a Florentine political exile

    Dante becomes a Florentine political exile

  4. Bruges Matins; the nocturnal massacre of the French garrison in Bruges by local Flemish militia

    The Matins of Bruges (Dutch: Brugse Metten) was the nocturnal massacre of the French garrison in Bruges and their Leliaards supporters, a political faction in favour of French rule, on 18 May 1302 by...

  5. Pope Boniface VIII issues papal bull (decree) "Unam sanctam" emphasizing the higher position of the spiritual in compari

    Pope Boniface VIII issues papal bull (decree) "Unam sanctam" emphasizing the higher position of the spiritual in comparison with the secular order

Events After

  1. Battle at Zierik Sea: Dutch and French fleet beat Flemish fleet

    Battle at Zierik Sea: Dutch and French fleet beat Flemish fleet

  2. Sea Battle of Zierikzee: Franco-Holland forces defeat the Flemish fleet

    Sea Battle of Zierikzee: Franco-Holland forces defeat the Flemish fleet

  3. William the Good becomes Earl of Holland

    William the Good becomes Earl of Holland

  4. Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial a

    Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution

  5. Scottish patriot William Wallace is executed for high treason by Edward I of England at Smithfield, London

    Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of...

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