What Happened in October 1415

Historical Events

Battle of Agincourt

Oct 25 Battle of Agincourt: Henry V's forces defeat larger French army, and the longbow defeats the armored knight (Azincourt, France)

  • Oct 25 John IV of Burgundy becomes Duke of Brabant and Limburg, upon his father's death

Famous Deaths

  • Oct 13 Thomas FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel, English military leader (b. 1381)
  • Oct 25 Anton of Burgundy, French son of Philip the Stout, and Duke of Brabant and Limburg, dies in the Battle of Agincourt at 31
  • Oct 25 Edward of Norwich, Duke of York, English nobleman and military commander, dies in the Battle of Agincourt at about 45 [birthdate uncertain]
  • Oct 25 Phillip II, Count of Nevers, French earl, dies in the Battle of Agincourt at 25 or 26 [birthday uncertain]
  • Oct 25 Robert of Bar, Count of Marle, French knight, dies in the Battle of Agincourt at 24 or 25 [birthday uncertain]