Events from 1377

St. Catherine: Levitates during Mass witnessed by future Pope Urban VI - Christ speaks: 'Never cease offering Me the incense of fragrant prayers' - 'Blood! Blood!' becomes her constant cry

Massacre of Cesena - Hawkwood reluctantly participates in Papal massacre, 3000-5000 civilians killed

Hawkwood switches to Florence - abandons Pope for Florence, begins long association with republic

Hawkwood marries Donnina Visconti - illegitimate daughter of Bernabo, cements Milan alliance

Death of Edward III - 50-year reign ends in senility, 10-year-old Richard II succeeds

Richard II crowned - John of Gaunt effectively rules as uncle, child king surrounded by factions