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Battle of Bouvines

France · Warfare / England War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

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Philip II27 July 1214

Bouvines · Warfare / England War

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

Names involved

Philip II

Provenance

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