# Hundred Years' War begins (1337)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1337-hundred-years-war-begins
Categories: battle, main-event

Edward III pressed a claim to the French throne and conflict with France widened into a long dynastic war. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 1337 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The war reshaped English taxation, military organization and national identity.

## Why it matters
The war reshaped English taxation, military organization and national identity.

Ruler at the time: [Edward III](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-iii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Hundred Years' War begins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Hundred+Years%27+War+begins&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Hundred Years' War begins](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Hundred+Years%27+War+begins)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)