Historical Events In 1340
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Jan 26 On this day in history english king Edward III proclaimed king of France
Mar 31 Ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies on this day in history.
Apr 01 Niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark on this day in history.
Jun 01 In the year 1340 jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies
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 In the year 1340 england & France sign disarmament treaty
Oct 18 Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies in the year 1340.
Oct 30 On this day in history battle of Rio Salado.
Nov 28 On this day in history battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back
Nov 30 In the year 1340 john duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector