Bruges Matins
The French governor loses control of Bruges during the uprising.
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The French governor loses control of Bruges during the uprising.
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.
The French are defeated, Philip can no longer support the Scottish nationalists
Osman defeated a Byzantine relief force at Bapheus, greatly increasing his military reputation in Bithynia.
The castle falls within 5 days & the Scots give Edward I little resistance
Suppresses the Rhineland rebellion
Marries Elizabeth the Countess of Holland, widowed daughter of Edward I
Edward & the Scots sign a peace Treaty & John Segrave is left in charge in Scotland with a force of 20,000 men
Robert, grandson of the unsuccessful rival claimant to John Balliol, makes peace
Edward & the Scots sign a peace Treaty & John Segrave is left in charge in Scotland with a force of 20,000 men
The 1st opening of the Estates General
The 1st opening of the Estates General
Summons the First Estate for support
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
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
French control in Flanders triggers renewed resistance that culminates in the campaign around Courtrai.
Issues the Unam Sanctum asserting temporal as well as spritual supremacy of the Pope. "a necessity of salvation for every human creature to be subject to the Roman pontiff"
Issues the Unam Sanctum asserting temporal as well as spritual supremacy of the Pope. "a necessity of salvation for every human creature to be subject to the Roman pontiff"
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan
The French are defeated at Courtai & Philip cannot support Scottish nationalists. Changes sides again & supports the English against the Nationalists
Robert married Elizabeth de Burgh, daughter of Richard de Burgh, Earl of Ulster.
Robert I the Bruce makes peace with Edward I
Osman established a fortified position under Taz Ali to maintain pressure on the approaches to Nicaea.