John of Gaunt (19), English prince, son of Edward III, marries Blanche of Lancaster (17) at Reading Abbey
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399), was an English prince, military leader and statesman.
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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1359. This year saw 2 significant events.
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John of Gaunt (19), English prince, son of Edward III, marries Blanche of Lancaster (17) at Reading Abbey
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399), was an English prince, military leader and statesman.
Francesco II Ordelaffi of Forlì surrenders to the Papal commander Gil de Albornoz.
The crusade against Francesco Ordelaffi (1356–1359) was an international military campaign to restore the temporal power of the Holy See over part of the Romagna.
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- What happened in 1359?
- In 1359, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include John of Gaunt (19), English prince, son of Edward III, marries Blanche of Lancaster (17) at Reading Abbey, Francesco II Ordelaffi of Forlì surrenders to the Papal commander Gil de Albornoz..