Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A series of conflicts fought between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France from 1337 to 1453. It was a struggle for control over the French throne and territory.
Related terms
House of Valois: The ruling dynasty in France during the Hundred Years' War. They were in power from 1328 to 1589.
House of Plantagenet: The ruling dynasty in England during the Hundred Years' War. They were in power from 1154 to 1485.
Joan of Arc: A French heroine who played a significant role in the later stages of the war, inspiring French troops with her leadership and military strategies.