Truce of Malestroit facts for kids
The Truce of Malestroit was an important agreement signed on January 19, 1343. It was a temporary peace deal between two powerful kings. These kings were Edward III of England and Philip VI of France. They signed the truce in a place called the Chapel of the Madeleine in Malestroit, France.
After the truce was signed, King Edward III and his soldiers left Bretagne. They went back to England. This agreement was meant to stop fighting for a short time.
What Was the Truce of Malestroit?
A truce is like a pause in a war. It means both sides agree to stop fighting for a while. The Truce of Malestroit was signed during the Hundred Years' War. This was a very long conflict between England and France.
The truce was only supposed to last until September 29, 1343. It was a very short-term agreement. Both kings hoped it would give them time to prepare for more fighting later.
Why the Truce Ended
The peace did not last long. King Philip VI of France broke the truce. He ordered the arrest and execution of some important people. These people were supporters of Jean of Montfort. Jean of Montfort was a leader in Brittany who sided with England.
One of the first to be executed was Olivier IV de Clisson. This happened in Paris on August 2, 1343. Later, on November 29, King Philip also had fourteen other Breton lords executed. These included Geoffroi de Malestroit and Jean de Montauban.
These actions by King Philip VI ended the truce. Even though the truce was broken, the main fighting did not start again right away. The war officially began again in 1345. The conflict continued for many more years, until 1362.
