Historical Events Jul 11 Arnold van Egmont becomes Duke of Gelre Jul 31 Hundred Years' War: Battle of Cravant - the French army is defeated by the English on the banks of the river Yonne in Burgundy Events in 1423 Famous Birthdays Louis XI (1423-1483) Jul 3 King of France (1461-83), born in Bourges, France Born in 1423 1422 History by Year 1424 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers