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Event dated 24 June 1324

The Battle of Bourgtheroulde

What happened

The Battle of Bourgtheroulde was a French victory over the English in 1324, during the War of Saint-Sardos. It was part of the regional conflict in Gascony. The battle was a significant engagement in the run-up to the Hundred Years' War.

Literary impact

The Battle of Bourgtheroulde appears in French and English chronicle poetry, often as an example of French military success. The battle's regional impact made it a subject for local Gascon verse. The event contributed to the narrative of the Hundred Years' War as a conflict over territory and honor.

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