Philip IV Biography

Marries Jean de Navarre, daughter of King Henry of Navarre

Gains Champagne for the French King's when he marries Marries Jean de Navarre

Succeeds as King of France

Under the Treaty of Canfranc Charles of Valois is compensated with Anjou & Maine

Under the Treaty of Canfranc Charles of Valois is compensated with Anjou & Maine

Under the Treaty of Canfranc Charles of Valois is compensated with Anjou & Maine. The invasion of Aragon is abandoned

Under the Treaty of Tarascon Charles of Valois is compensated with Anjou & Maine

Under the Treaty of Tarascon Charles of Valois is compensated with Anjou & Maine

Under the Treaty of Tarascon Charles of Valois is compensated with Anjou & Maine. The invasion of Aragon is abandoned

Philip IV captures Agenais

Philip IV captures Bordeaux

Philip IV captures Perigord

Philip IV captures Agenais

Philip IV captures Bordeaux

Philip IV captures Perigord

After Philip IVs capture of Gascony Edward I decides upon war with France

Philip IV captures Gascony from Edward I

Philip pronounces a sentence of forfeiture on Edward I & takes possession of Gascony. Philip IV summons Edward I to Paris as his vassal, Edward sends Edmund of Lancaster

Philip IV declares Gascony is forfeited to him & confiscates it from Edward I

Concludes an alliance with Scotland

After the burning of Cherbourg abandons invasion in favour of a blockade

French forces shift from invasion plans to maritime containment after Cherbourg is burned, seeking to restrict English movement by sea.

Prepares for an invasion of England, promises James of Aragon the English throne

Abandons invasion in favour of a blockade after the burning of Cherbourg

An invasion of England is attempted, and the French admiral, Matthew of Montmorenci, sacks and burns the town of Dover

Forbidden by Papal Bull to tax the clergy

Forbidden by Papal Bull to tax the clergy

The Flemish are defeated at the Battle of Furnes during their struggle for independence from France

Philip IV's forces defeat Flemish resistance near Furnes during the struggle for control of Flanders.

The Flemish are defeated at the Battle of Furnes during their struggle for independence from France

Accepts the arbitration of the Pope to restore Aquitaine to Edward I

The Flemish are defeated at the Battle of Furnes during their struggle for independence from France

The Pope intervenes, England & France agree peace & Gascony is returned to England

Edward I & Philip IV reach an agreement at Montreuil-sur-Mer

Philip IV enters Bruges amid rising hostility to French rule.

Defeat at the Battle of Courtai finally ends the absorbtion of Flanders into France

Defeat at the Battle of Courtai finally ends the absorbtion of Flanders into France

Captures Flanders, which then rebels & takes on France at the Battle of Courtai

The 1st opening of the Estates General

The 1st opening of the Estates General

Summons the First Estate for support

French control in Flanders triggers renewed resistance that culminates in the campaign around Courtrai.

Defeat at the Battle of Courtai finally ends the absorbtion of Flanders into France

The French heavy cavalry is defeated by Flemish infantry caught in the mud. 700 Spurs are from the French Knights by the Flemish infantry, "battle of the Spurs"

The French defeat at Courtrai sharply weakens Philip IV's effort to absorb Flanders.

Boniface VIII is arrested by Guillame de Nogaret as a heretic

Death of Boniface VIII, dies during his arrest by the French

Under the Treaty of Montreuil Acquitaine is ceded to Edward I

England & France sign a Treaty which returns Gascony to England

Under the Treaty of Montreuil Acquitaine is ceded to Edward I. Philip IVs daughter Isabelle is promised to the future Edward II

The Flemish are defeated during their struggle for independence from France

Philip IV fights the Flemish at Mons-en-Pevele as France renews pressure on the county.

A humiliating peace is imposed on Flanders, hostilities resume 1312

The Captians annexe Lille, Douai & Bethune

The Captians annexe Lille, Douai & Bethune

The Captians annexe Lille, Douai & Bethune

Philip IV imposes a costly settlement that confirms French leverage over Flanders after renewed campaigning.

Expels the Jews. Confiscates the property of French Jews

Philip IV expels the Jews & expropriates their goods

Has the Knights Templar arrested & confiscates their wealth

Edward II married Isabella of France, the daughter of King Philippe IV of France

Suppresses the Order of Templars

Death of Philip IV

Signs a 2 year truce at Bordeaux

The French fleet regains control of the western & northern coasts of France. The French fleet, helped by Castille, defeat an English fleet

Philip IV captures Poitou

Philip IV captures Brittany, except for Brest

Philip IV captures Brittany, except for Brest