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The Hundred Years’ War — The conflict between France and England, from 1337 to 1453
A hundred and sixteen years of wars, truces and civil wars born of a quarrel over the succession to the French throne. The kingdom lost nearly everything, then took back everything but one port, and emerged with a standing army and a regular tax. (Editorial synthesis)
The Hundred Years’ War began in 1337 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The Hundred Years’ War ended in 1453 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The Hundred Years’ War ended in Normandy reconquered and Aquitaine retaken, leaving the English in possession only of Calais. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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