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Knolles, Sir Robert |
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Knolles or Knollys, Sir Robert (both: nōlz), d. 1407, English military commander in the Hundred Years War. He became a leader of a company of mercenaries, fought against Bertrand Du Guesclin Du Guesclin, Bertrand (bĕrträN` dü gĕklăN`), c. ..... Click the link for more information. , whom he captured in 1359, and assisted Edward the Black Prince Edward the Black Prince, 1330–76, eldest son of Edward III of England. He was created duke of Cornwall in 1337, the first duke to be created in England, and prince of Wales in 1343. ..... Click the link for more information. in his Spanish campaign, especially at Nájera (1367). Continuing to fight throughout France, either for the English or for his own plunder, he ravaged Normandy and the Loire valley. In 1381 he helped to disperse the Peasants' Revolt in England. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Knolles, Sir Robert
