Timeline September 1435

Events in September 1435 3

• 1389 – 1435 John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford (1389-1435) Died 14 September 1435, aged 46 John of Lancaster served as regent of France for his nephew Henry VI and led English forces through the middle years of the Hundred Years' War, including the capture and trial of Joan of Arc. He died at Rouen just days before the Congress of Arras concluded, as the Anglo-Burgundian alliance he had relied on collapsed. His death removed England's most capable commander in France at a critical moment.
• 1435 Battle of Wilkomierz Decisive defeat ends Svitrigaila's bid for the Lithuanian throne Forces loyal to Sigismund Kestutaitis and the Kingdom of Poland crushed the army of Grand Duke Svitrigaila and his Livonian allies near Wilkomierz (Pabaiskas) during the Lithuanian Civil War. Svitrigaila's key commanders were killed or captured, breaking his power and securing the grand ducal throne for Sigismund. The battle also ended Livonian Order support for Svitrigaila's cause.
• 1435 Treaty of Arras signed Burgundy abandons its English alliance for peace with France Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, made peace with King Charles VII of France at the Congress of Arras, ending the Anglo-Burgundian alliance that had underpinned English power in France since 1420. In exchange Philip received territorial and financial concessions and was absolved from doing homage to Charles for his lifetime. The treaty marked a decisive turning point against English fortunes in the Hundred Years' War.