Historical Events In 1340
Monday, 12 May 2025
Jan 26 English king Edward III proclaimed king of France on this day in history.
Mar 31 In the year 1340 ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies
Apr 01 Niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark in the year 1340.
Jun 01 Jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies on this day in history.
Jun 07 On this day in history rotterdam Netherlands founded
Jun 24 Battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30,000 killed in the year 1340.
Jul 18 In the year 1340 philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders
Sep 25 On this day in history england & France sign disarmament treaty
Oct 18 In the year 1340 henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies
Oct 30 Battle of Rio Salado on this day in history.
Nov 28 Battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back in the year 1340.
Nov 30 John duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector in the year 1340.