Hethum I of Armenia vs Philip VI of France

Hethum I traveled to the Mongol court of Baiju and formally submitted the Kingdom of Cilician Armenia to Mongol suzerainty. This alliance made Armenia a vassal state of the Mongol Empire, providing military protection against the Mamluks and Seljuks.

Hethum I undertook a long journey to the Mongol capital of Karakorum to meet the Great Khan M

Hethum I led Armenian troops to support the Mongol army under Hulagu Khan during the Siege of Baghdad. The Mongol-Armenian alliance resulted in the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate, a major event in Islamic history.

Hethum I's Armenian forces fought alongside the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut against the Mamluks. The Mamluk victory halted Mongol expansion and left Cilician Armenia vulnerable to future Mamluk attacks.

Upon the death of Charles IV, Philip VI became king of France as the first of the Valois dynasty. His claim was based on Salic law, which excluded female succession. This accession was contested by Edward III of England, leading to the Hundred Years' War.

Philip VI's French fleet was destroyed by the English navy at Sluys. The English victory gave them control of the English Channel and allowed them to invade France. This naval battle was a major setback for Philip and a key early engagement of the Hundred Years' War.

Philip VI's army was decisively defeated by Edward III at Cr

The bubonic plague reached France during Philip VI's reign, causing massive population loss. The pandemic disrupted the economy, weakened the monarchy, and led to social unrest. Philip's government struggled to respond effectively to the crisis.