Historical Events In 1340
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Jan 26 In the year 1340 english king Edward III proclaimed king of France
Mar 31 In the year 1340 ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies
Apr 01 Niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark in the year 1340.
Jun 01 Jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies in the year 1340.
Jun 07 Rotterdam Netherlands founded in the year 1340.
Jun 24 In the year 1340 battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30,000 killed
Jul 18 In the year 1340 philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders
Sep 25 On this day in history england & France sign disarmament treaty
Oct 18 On this day in history henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies
Oct 30 On this day in history battle of Rio Salado.
Nov 28 In the year 1340 battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back
Nov 30 On this day in history john duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector