Siège

Massacre of Limoges

27 sept. 1370 · 45.84° N, 1.26° E

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27 sept. 1370
Type
Siège
Recensé aussi comme
Massacre
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45.84° N, 1.26° E
Description
1370 sack

Siege of Limoges

Component of the Hundred Years' War

The town of Limoges had been under English control but in August 1370 it surrendered to the French, opening its gates to the Duke of Berry. The siege of Limoges was led by the English army led by Edward the Black Prince in the second week in September. On 19 September, the town was taken by storm, followed by much destruction and the deaths of numerous civilians.

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