Historical Events tagged with "black"
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Military & Warfare
Black Prince Defeats French King John II
September 19th, 1356 668 years ago
An English army led by Edward the Black Prince achieved a significant victory against French forces near Poitiers. The battle, part of the ongoing Hundred Years' War, resulted in the capture of King John II of France. This conflict highlighted the effectiveness of English longbowmen and the strategic acumen of the Black Prince, solidifying his reputation as a formidable military leader.
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