• Episode 91 - The Second Treaty of London

  • Mar 8 2022
  • Length: 21 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 91 - The Second Treaty of London

  • Summary

  • 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
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