Bascot de Mauléon facts for kids
Bascot de Mauléon was a famous Basque soldier and mercenary who lived in the 14th century. He was active during the Hundred Years' War, a long conflict between England and France. Bascot de Mauléon led groups of soldiers who sometimes worked for pay and sometimes acted like bandits.
After a peace agreement called the Treaty of Brétigny was signed in 1360, many soldiers like Bascot de Mauléon were left without jobs. These groups were known as the "Tard-Venus," which means "latecomers." They often caused trouble by raiding towns and villages to get money and supplies.
Bascot de Mauléon's Actions
Raids and Battles
In 1363, Bascot de Mauléon and his soldiers began to raid different areas. They attacked the city of Avignon, which was where the Pope lived at the time. They even managed to get a large payment, known as a ransom, from the Pope.
After that, his group moved on to Burgundy, a region in France, and took many valuable things. Bascot de Mauléon also took part in a major fight called the Battle of Brignais. In this battle, the king's army was defeated because one of their leaders, known as the Archpriest, betrayed them.
