Featured Article Quiz #125
First Treaty of London
#1 When was the First Treaty of London (Treaty of Windsor) agreed?
8 May 1358
1 November 1358
October 1359
#2 What ransom was set for King John II in the First Treaty of London?
Four million écus
Three million écus
Two million écus
#3 Why did the First Treaty of London fail?
France could not collect the first ransom payment due to government breakdown, so Edward refused delays.
King John II escaped from prison before the treaty was sealed.
England rejected the treaty because the ransom was too small.