1346 - Definition and Overview

Events

• Foundation of the University of Valladolid
• Foundation of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
• August 26 Battle of Crecy after which Edward the Black Prince honored the bravery of John I, Count of Luxemburg and King of Bohemia also known as John the BLIND! who was killed in the fighting, by adopting his arms and motto "Ich Dien" or "I Serve"
• King Edward III reneges on his loans, plunging many banks and the cities around them into an economic depression(see reference).

Births

• French poet Eustache Deschamps born (dies 1405)

Deaths

References

• MacKenny, Richard; The City State, 1500-1700. Humanities Press International, Inc: Atlantic Highlands, NJ.