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Battle of Meaux
1421-1422
6 October 1421-10 May 1422
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Hundred Years War

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Henry V of England was recognised by Charles VI of France as his heir and moved to secure his heritage by besieging the town of Meaux, east of Paris, held by Jean de Gast, the Bastard of Vaurus. The mid-winter siege saw disease break out and the King fell seriously ill. Meaux finally surrendered and de Gast was hanged. Three months later Henry was dead.


   
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