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1340s

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Centuries: 13th century - 14th century - 15th century

Decades: 1290s 1300s 1310s 1320s 1330s - 1340s - 1350s 1360s 1370s 1380s 1390s

Years: 1340 1341 1342 1343 1344 1345 1346 1347 1348 1349

Events and Trends

The Black Death spreads across Europe
The Battle of Sluys is fought between the naval fleets of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France.

Edward III of England defeats Philip VI of France at Crecy. This battle is most noted for the decimation of French cavalry by English Longbowmen, and also for the first cannons had been used in battle.

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