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Events and Trends

★ The Black Death spreads across Europe

★ The Battle of Sluys is fought between the naval fleets of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France.

★ Edward III of England defeats Philip VI of France at Crecy. This battle is most noted for the slaughter of the French cavalry by English Longbowmen.

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★ Geoffrey Chaucer 1343