Mar 8, 2022
In this episode, King Jean and King Edward agree to a new treaty, one harsher than the previous. King Edward also holds weddings for two of his children. Meanwhile, as the Estates-General debates the new treaty, they also discuss a scheme from the King of Denmark.
Afterwards, we quickly explore medieval currency.
Dates:
1358
November: French fail to pay the first installment of King Jean’s ransom
1359
January: negotiations begin on Second Treaty of London
March 24: The Second Treat of London is sealed by both Kings
May
- 19: Wedding of Margaret and earl of Pembroke / Estates-General open
- 20: Wedding of John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster
June:
- Estates-General reject Second Treaty of London
- French Government negotiated with Waldemar III and Scottish delegations
- Edward begins preparations for war with France