Historical Events In 1340

Jan 26   English king Edward III proclaimed king of France on this day in history.  

Mar 31   On this day in history ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies  

Apr 01   On this day in history niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark.  

Jun 01   On this day in history jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies  

Jun 07   Rotterdam Netherlands founded on this day in history.  

Jun 24   Battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30,000 killed in the year 1340.  

Jul 18   On this day in history philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders  

Sep 25   In the year 1340 england & France sign disarmament treaty  

Oct 18   Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies on this day in history.  

Oct 30   On this day in history battle of Rio Salado.  

Nov 28   Battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back on this day in history.  

Nov 30   John duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector in the year 1340.  

Mar 06   John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (d. 1399) was born on this day in history.  

Jul 18   On this day in history birth of philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders  

Nov 30   On this day in history birth of john duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector  

Mar 31   In the year 1340 ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies  

Jun 01   Jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies on this day in history.  

Oct 18   Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies in the year 1340.  

Dec 04   On this day in history death of henry Burghersh, English bishop and chancellor (b. 1292)