Bascot de Mauléon facts for kids
Bascot de Mauléon was a brave soldier from the Basque region. He was a mercenary, which means he was a soldier who fought for money, during a very long conflict called the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.
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Who Was Bascot de Mauléon?
Bascot de Mauléon was a well-known figure during the 1300s. He came from the Basque country, a region between France and Spain. During his time, Europe was often at war, and many soldiers like Bascot fought for different leaders.
Soldiers After the War
After a peace agreement called the Treaty of Brétigny was signed in 1360, many soldiers like Bascot de Mauléon found themselves without work. These groups were sometimes called the "Tard-Venus" (meaning "latecomers") or "Great Companies." They were professional fighters who had no jobs once the main fighting stopped.
What Did They Do?
Because they had no pay, these groups often caused trouble in the countryside. In 1363, Bascot de Mauléon and his men started to take supplies from villages. They were trying to survive, but their actions caused problems for many people.
Important Battles and Events
Bascot de Mauléon and his group were involved in several big events. They even went to Avignon, a city where the Pope lived at the time. They demanded money from the Pope. They also traveled through and took supplies from the region of Burgundy.
The Battle of Brignais
Bascot de Mauléon also fought in a major battle called the Battle of Brignais. In this battle, the king's army was defeated. This happened partly because of a leader known as the Archpriest, who changed sides during the fight.
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Battle of Brigniais
