Edmund Beaufort, the Count of Mortain, provided additional forces to this city's garrison under John Radcliffe. Elizabeth I u
Edmund Beaufort, the Count of Mortain, provided additional forces to this city's garrison under John Radcliffe. Elizabeth I unsuccessfully proposed to swap control of this city for that of Le Havre in the wake of the Treaty of Richmond. Francis, Duke of Guise, captured it after a surprise offensive on Fort Nieulay. Philip the Good's siege of this city was aborted when his Flemish troops deserted. Along with Manck and Guines, it was incorporated into a namesake (*) Pale by the terms of the Treaty of Bretigny. In medieval times, it was the only legal outlet for British wool being sent to Europe. Philippa of Hainault legendarily convinced her husband to spare six citizens of this city who were surrendering its keys after a year-long siege by Edward III. For 10 points, name this French port city on the Strait of Dover.
Edmund Beaufort, the Count of Mortain, provided additional forces to this city's garrison under John Radcliffe.
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