The Treaty of Brétigny

The Treaty of Brétigny, signed in 1360 during the Hundred Years' War, was an agreement between England and France. It marked a temporary peace, where France ceded significant territories—such as Aquitaine—to England, and the English king, Edward III, was recognized as the ruler of these lands. In exchange, England forgave a large debt owed by France and agreed to a ransom for the French king, John II. The treaty aimed to stabilize relations and halt hostilities, but it was only a pause, as conflict eventually resumed. It significantly shifted territorial control and influenced the course of the war.