Siege of Calais, Siege site in France
The Siege of Calais was a pivotal point during the early stages of the Hundred Years' War.
Edward III of England besieged the French town of Calais from 1346 to 1347.
The siege is famously depicted through Rodin's sculpture 'The Burghers of Calais'.
Today, Calais serves as a major port and transport hub between England and France.
Six prominent citizens of Calais offered themselves as hostages to Edward III, an act of self-sacrifice known as 'The Burghers of Calais'.
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Hundred Years' War
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50.95800,1.85300
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August 31, 2026 12:25
