Battle of Courtrai
Defeat at the Battle of Courtai finally ends the absorbtion of Flanders into France
Role range: 1285-1314
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Philip IV Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Philip IV through 68 dated historical records for France.
Philip IV, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
68Distinct records
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1302–1373Years on this page
1302
Rule of Flanders
Defeat at the Battle of Courtai finally ends the absorbtion of Flanders into France
Role range: 1285-1314
Battle of Courtrai
Defeat at the Battle of Courtai finally ends the absorbtion of Flanders into France
Role range: 1285-1314
Capture of Flanders
Captures Flanders, which then rebels & takes on France at the Battle of Courtai
Role range: 1285-1314
French Occupation Provokes Flemish Revolt
French control in Flanders triggers renewed resistance that culminates in the campaign around Courtrai.
Role range: 1285-1314
1303
Rule of Gascony
England & France sign a Treaty which returns Gascony to England
Role range: 1285-1314
Arrest of Boniface VIII
Boniface VIII is arrested by Guillame de Nogaret as a heretic
Role range: 1285-1314
Death of Philip IV
Death of Boniface VIII, dies during his arrest by the French
Role range: 1285-1314
Rule of Acquitaine
Under the Treaty of Montreuil Acquitaine is ceded to Edward I
Role range: 1285-1314
Treaty of Montreuil
Under the Treaty of Montreuil Acquitaine is ceded to Edward I. Philip IVs daughter Isabelle is promised to the future Edward II
Role range: 1285-1314
1304
Mons-en-Pevele Campaign Continues French Pressure
Philip IV fights the Flemish at Mons-en-Pevele as France renews pressure on the county.
Role range: 1285-1314
Battle of Mons-en-Pevele
The Flemish are defeated during their struggle for independence from France
Role range: 1285-1314
1305
Athis-sur-Orge Settlement Imposed on Flanders
Philip IV imposes a costly settlement that confirms French leverage over Flanders after renewed campaigning.
Role range: 1285-1314
Peace
A humiliating peace is imposed on Flanders, hostilities resume 1312
Role range: 1285-1314
Rule of Bethune
The Captians annexe Lille, Douai & Bethune
Role range: 1285-1314
Rule of Douai
The Captians annexe Lille, Douai & Bethune
Role range: 1285-1314
Rule of Lille
The Captians annexe Lille, Douai & Bethune
Role range: 1285-1314
1306
Persecution
Expels the Jews. Confiscates the property of French Jews
Role range: 1285-1314
Purge
Philip IV expels the Jews & expropriates their goods
Role range: 1285-1314
1307
Arrest of Knights Templar
Has the Knights Templar arrested & confiscates their wealth
Role range: 1285-1314
1308
Marriage
Edward II married Isabella of France, the daughter of King Philippe IV of France
Role range: 1285-1314
1313
Templars
Suppresses the Order of Templars
Role range: 1285-1314
1314
Death of Philip IV
Death of Philip IV
Role range: 1285-1314
1357
Peace
Signs a 2 year truce at Bordeaux
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1285-1314
1372
Battle of La Rochelle
The French fleet regains control of the western & northern coasts of France. The French fleet, helped by Castille, defeat an English fleet
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1285-1314
Capture of Poitou
Philip IV captures Poitou
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1285-1314
1373
Capture of Brittany
Philip IV captures Brittany, except for Brest
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1285-1314
Invasion of Brittany
Philip IV captures Brittany, except for Brest
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1285-1314
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.