The papcy sends eight Dominican Friars to Search for Prester John in Ethiopia. Edward II is murdered nine months later. Europe 1327 Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV invades Italy and declares Pope John XXII deposed.
Period begins with civil war.
1338 Edward III of England, provoked by French attacks on his territories in France and declares himself King of France. Europe 1340 Naval victory at Sluys gives England the command of the English Channel. Edward III, in his dotage, the Black Prince is ill. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer begins work on the Canterbury Tales. Europe 1389 Truce halts fighting between England and the French and Scots Europe 1389 Richard II at age 22 assumes power.