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Events in May 1364 3
1364Founding of the University of KrakówCasimir III establishes Poland's first universityKing Casimir III the Great founded the University of Kraków, later known as the Jagiellonian University, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Poland and one of the oldest in Central Europe. The founding was confirmed by a papal bull from Pope Urban V earlier that year.
1364Battle of CocherelFrench forces defeat a Navarrese army in NormandyBreton commander Bertrand du Guesclin led the forces of the newly crowned Charles V of France to victory over Charles II of Navarre's army, commanded by the Captal de Buch, near Cocherel in Normandy. The victory secured Normandy for the French crown and bolstered du Guesclin's military reputation.
1364Coronation of Charles V of FranceCharles V crowned King of France at ReimsCharles V was crowned King of France in Reims Cathedral, succeeding his father John II, who had died the previous month. His reign would see a resurgence of French fortunes in the Hundred Years' War under commanders such as Bertrand du Guesclin.