# Battle of Poitiers (1356)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1356-battle-of-poitiers
Categories: battle

Edward the Black Prince defeated a French army and captured King John II of France. 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 19 September 1356 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The victory brought enormous prestige and ransom opportunities to the English crown.

## Why it matters
The victory brought enormous prestige and ransom opportunities to the English crown.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Battle of Poitiers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Battle+of+Poitiers&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Battle of Poitiers](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Battle+of+Poitiers)
- [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/)