Philip II Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Capture of Poitou

Phillip II captures Poitu from John & gives it to Johns nephwe Arthur of Brittany

Role range: 1180-1223

Invasion of Normandy

After Johns trial Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques

Role range: 1180-1223

Rule of Aquitaine

Phillip II captures Aquitaine from John & gives it to Johns nephwe Arthur of Brittany

Role range: 1180-1223

Siege of Arques

After Johns trial Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques

Role range: 1180-1223

Siege of Boutevant

After Johns trial Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques

Role range: 1180-1223

Siege of Gournai

After Johns trial Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques

Role range: 1180-1223

Treason

John charges the Lusignans with treason who appeal to Philip II

Role range: 1180-1223

Capture of Saucy Castle

Captures Chateau Gaillard, the fortress built by Richard I to protect Normandy

Role range: 1180-1223

Siege of Saucy Castle

Captures Chateau Gaillard, the fortress built by Richard I to protect Normandy

Role range: 1180-1223

Capture of Normandy

Completes the capture of Normandy from John by taking Rouen

Role range: 1180-1223

Capture of Rouen

Completes the capture of Normandy from John by taking Rouen

Role range: 1180-1223

Siege of Rouen

Completes the capture of Normandy from John by taking Rouen

Role range: 1180-1223

Peace

Signs a 2 yr truce with John

Role range: 1180-1223

Capture of Anjou

Philip II captures Anjou from the English

Role range: 1180-1223

Invasion of Anjou

Philip II captures Anjou from the English

Role range: 1180-1223

Capture of Touraine

The castles of Chinon & Loches, both in Touraine, fall into the hands of Philip II

Role range: 1180-1223

Battle of Damme

Defeated in the sea Battle by the English & prevented from taking Flanders

Role range: 1180-1223

Damme Campaign against Flemish Ports

Philip II campaigns against Flemish ports before English naval intervention disrupts his invasion preparations.

Role range: 1180-1223

Invasion of Flanders

Defeated by the English at the Battle of Damme & prevented from capturing Flanders

Role range: 1180-1223

Philip Mobilizes Fleet Against Flanders

Philip II assembled naval forces to press his campaign in Flanders while also confronting English interests on the coast.

French Supply Ships Lost At Damme

The loss and destruction of vessels at Damme undermined the French king's maritime support for operations in Flanders.

Rule of Hong Kong

Takes a lease out on Hong Kong

Role range: 1180-1223

Battle of Bouvines

The Battle of Bouvines ensures the succession of Frederick II as Emperor. The Battle of Bouvines ends Johns campaigns in France. The Battle of Bouvines confirms Philip II as ruler of northern France. Phillip II captures Flanders after the Battle of Bouvines. Philip II defeats Otto IV at Bouvines after he had invaded France to assist King John

Role range: 1180-1223

Bouvines Coalition Defeated

Philip II defeats the coalition army at Bouvines and strengthens French influence over Flanders.

Role range: 1180-1223

Capture of Flanders

Phillip II captures Flanders after the Battle of Bouvines

Role range: 1180-1223

Invasion of France

Philip II defeats Otto IV at Bouvines after he had invaded France to assist King John

Role range: 1180-1223

Rule of France

The Battle of Bouvines ensures the succession of Frederick II as Emperor. The Battle of Bouvines confirms Philip II as ruler of northern France

Role range: 1180-1223

Peace

John & Philip make a truce by the peace of Chinon

Role range: 1180-1223

Battle of Roche-au-Moine

Defeats King John during his attempts to reconquer lost English territories

Role range: 1180-1223

Bouvines Victory Strengthens French Position

Philip II defeated a coalition that included Flemish forces at Bouvines and consolidated his authority in northern France.

Foreign Policy Statement at Paris

Honorius declares a prolongation of the peace between England & France by 4 yrs

Role range: 1180-1223

Death of Philip II

Death of Philip II, dying words are "now there is only one King in France"

Role range: 1180-1223