Permanent historical records ยท Updated 2026-11-03

1302 in France

Explore 11 historical events and records for France in 1302.

Historical records for France in 1302

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 11 of 11 unique records.

11Unique records
1 of 1Page
9Named events on this page
2Named people on this page
5Places on this page

May

Bruges Matins

Chatillon, Jacques de ยท Bruges ยท Governor ยท Warfare / Franco Flemish War

The French governor loses control of Bruges during the uprising.

July

Battle of Courtrai

Philip IV ยท Courtrai ยท Warfare / Military

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"

Courtrai Defeat Weakens French Control

Philip IV ยท Flanders ยท Warfare / Military

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

Other events (month unknown)

Battle of Courtrai

Philip IV ยท Courtai ยท Warfare / England War

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

Battle of Courtrai

Philip IV ยท Courtrai ยท Warfare / Military

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

Capture of Flanders

Philip IV ยท Flanders ยท Warfare / Military

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

Constitution of France

Philip IV ยท Government / Government of France

The 1st opening of the Estates General

Estates General

Philip IV ยท Government / Government of France

The 1st opening of the Estates General

First Estate,The

Philip IV ยท Paris ยท House / House of Capetian

Summons the First Estate for support

French Occupation Provokes Flemish Revolt

Philip IV ยท Flanders ยท Warfare / Military

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

Rule of Flanders

Philip IV ยท Flanders ยท Warfare / England War

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

How these records were prepared

Generated from the World History Database historical_events table. Identical display records are collapsed; descriptions otherwise retain the stored text. Coverage and source quality vary. Check primary and specialist sources before citing individual historical claims.