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Battle of Bouvines

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

2Records
1214Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1214

Frederick II27 July 1214

Bouvines · Warfare / England War

France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II

Otto IV27 July 1214

Bouvines · Warfare / England War

Otto IV marches into Flanders but is defeated by the French. Ensures the succession of Frederick II as Emperor. Confirms Philip II as ruler of northern France

Names involved

Frederick IIOtto IV

Provenance

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