{--page_num--}Famous Personalities Born In 1340

Mar 06 In the year 1340 birth of john of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (d. 1399)  

Jul 18 Philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders was born in the year 1340.  

Nov 30 John duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector was born in the year 1340.  

Mar 31 In the year 1340 ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies  

Jun 01 Jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies on this day in history.  

Oct 18 Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies on this day in history.  

Dec 04 Henry Burghersh, English bishop and chancellor (b. 1292) died on this day in history.