Deaths on April 6

James I, Count of La Marche

Died on April 6, 1362

James I, count of La Marche (b. 1319)

James I of Bourbon (1319 – 6 April 1362), was a French prince du sang, and the son of Louis I, Duke of Bourbon and Mary of Avesnes. He was Count of Ponthieu from 1351 to 1360, and Count of La Marche from 1341 to his death.

References

James I, Count of La Marche
County of La Marche

Choose Another Date

Events on 1362

16 Jan

Rungholt
A storm tide in the North Sea ravages the East coast of England and destroys the German city of Rungholt on the island of Strand.
17 Apr

Siege of Kaunas (1362)
Kaunas Castle falls to the Teutonic Order after a month-long siege.