# War of Saint-Sardos (1324)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1324-war-of-saint-sardos
Location: Gascony
Categories: battle

Conflict with England over jurisdiction in Aquitaine foreshadowed the Hundred Years’ War. Within the broader Capetian France period, The Capetian monarchy expanded rapidly under Philip Augustus and his successors. Royal courts, taxation, Gothic culture and crusading flourished as the crown absorbed territories and strengthened institutions. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Charles IV (King of France). War of Saint-Sardos mattered because it changed the military or territorial balance and influenced the political choices that followed. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
War of Saint-Sardos mattered because it changed the military or territorial balance and influenced the political choices that followed.

Ruler at the time: [Charles IV](https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-iv)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — War of Saint-Sardos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=War+of+Saint-Sardos&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — War of Saint-Sardos](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=War+of+Saint-Sardos)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)