Historical Events In 1340

Jan 26   English king Edward III proclaimed king of France   

Mar 31   Ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies   

Apr 01   Niels Ebbesen results in the deaths of 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.   

Jun 07   Rotterdam Netherlands founded.   

Jun 24   Battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30000 killed.   

Jul 18   Philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders   

Sep 25   England and France sign disarmament treaty   

Oct 18   Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies.   

Oct 30   Battle of Rio Salado   

Nov 28   Battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back.   

Nov 30   John duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector.   

Mar 06   John of gaunt: 1st duke of lancaster    

Jul 18   Philip van artevelde: Wine salesman/lord lt of flanders   

Nov 30   John duke of berry: Captain of paris/art collector   

Mar 31   Ivan i kalita: Grand-duke of vladimir,    

Jun 01   Jan iii van: Jan iii van   

Oct 18   Henry henricus of friemar: Augustine philosopher,    

Dec 04   Henry burghersh: English bishop and chancellor (b. 1292)