Siege of Paris (1435–1436)

The Siege of Paris (1435–1436) was a significant military event during the Hundred Years' War. Following the Treaty of Arras in 1435, which reconciled the Burgundians with King Charles VII of France, the city of Paris, which had been under English control, became a target for French forces seeking to liberate it.

The siege was led by several French commanders, including Arthur de Richemont, Constable of France. Paris was defended by an English garrison and their supporters among the Parisian populace. The siege involved both direct assaults on the city walls and attempts to starve the defenders into submission.

The siege lasted from the spring of 1435 to April 1436. The city's inhabitants suffered from severe food shortages and disease. Eventually, the Parisians, disillusioned with English rule and facing starvation, opened the city gates to the French forces.

The capture of Paris by the French was a major turning point in the Hundred Years' War, significantly weakening English control over France and solidifying Charles VII's claim to the French throne. It marked a shift in momentum towards the French and contributed to the eventual English expulsion from mainland France. The event is also significant for showcasing the growing power and influence of the French monarchy and its ability to reassert control over key territories.