1. Poitiers - Noun
2. Poitiers - Proper noun
the battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French
Source: WordNetAlthough a Franco-Scottish army was successful at the Battle of Baugé (1421), the humiliating defeats of Poitiers (1356) and Agincourt (1415) forced the French nobility to realise they could not stand just as armoured knights without an organised army. Source: Internet
Antonio Santosuosso and other historians detail how the new governor of Al-Andalus, 'Uqba b. Al-Hajjaj, again moved into France to avenge the defeat at Poitiers and to spread Islam. Source: Internet
As soon as she arrived in Poitiers, Eleanor sent envoys to Henry, Duke of Normandy and future king of England, asking him to come at once to marry her. Source: Internet
Bates William the Conqueror p. 38 William of Poitiers claimed that the battle was won mainly through William's efforts, but earlier accounts claim that King Henry's men and leadership also played an important part. Source: Internet
Bates William the Conqueror pp. 79–81 William of Poitiers also relates that the duke obtained the consent of Pope Alexander II for the invasion, along with a papal banner. Source: Internet
Bennett Campaigns of the Norman Conquest p. 43 William of Poitiers says the tactic was used twice. Source: Internet