History glossary
Poitiers
the 1356 English victory where Edward the Black Prince captured King John II of France.
- Category
- Battle
- Region
- France
- Date range
- 1356
What it means
Poitiers was the battle in 1356 where Edward the Black Prince defeated a larger French army and captured King John II of France. The victory gave England enormous diplomatic leverage and helped lead to the Treaty of Bretigny.
