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Events
January 26
- King
Edward III of England
is declared King of
France
June 24
- The
Battle of Sluys
is fought between the
naval fleets
of the
Kingdom of England
and the
Kingdom of France
. The former was under the command of
Edward III of England
and the later under those of
admiral
Hue Quiéret and
treasurer
Nicholas Béhuchet assisted by
Genoese
mercenary
galleys
serving under Egidio Bocanegra . The battle ends with the almost complete destruction of the French. Both their commanders were among the casualties. However the mercenaries manage to escape.
A son of deceased King
Christopher II of Denmark
is elected to the throne following eight years of
Interregnum
. He will reign as
Valdemar IV of Denmark
.
Births
Haakon VI of Norway
(approximate date).
Deaths
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