Politics & Government

Ratification of the Treaty of Brétigny

The Treaty of Brétigny was ratified, concluding the initial phase of the Hundred Years' War. It was a critical diplomatic agreement between England and France, where Edward III of England renounced his claim to the French throne in exchange for substantial territorial gains. The treaty solidified English control over key French territories, including Aquitaine, and established a framework for future relations between the two kingdoms.

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