Historical Events In 1340
Friday, 29 March 2024
Jan 26 In the year 1340 english king Edward III proclaimed king of France
Mar 31 In the year 1340 ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies
Apr 01 In the year 1340 niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark.
Jun 01 Jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies in the year 1340.
Jun 07 Rotterdam Netherlands founded in the year 1340.
Jun 24 On this day in history battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30,000 killed
Jul 18 On this day in history philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders
Sep 25 On this day in history england & France sign disarmament treaty
Oct 18 Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies on this day in history.
Oct 30 Battle of Rio Salado in the year 1340.
Nov 28 Battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back on this day in history.
Nov 30 In the year 1340 john duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector