Medieval Europe

France's King Was Freed, Then Sailed Back to Captivity

Captured at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, the King of France then spent four years living better than most kings do free.

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Medieval EuropeHundred Years WarFranceChivalryJohn II of FranceEdward the Black PrinceCaptivityRansom

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