: This page concerns 1337, the year. 1337 is also the "self-naming" of Leet. Year 1337 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events of 1337 March 16 - Edward, the Black Prince is created Duke of Cornwall. The Hundred Years' War (c. 1337-1453) begins between France and England. Philip VI of France confiscates Aquitaine. Bisham Priory is founded in England. The Scaligeri family loses control of Padua; Alberto della Scala, music p… (More on 1337)