Events tagged with "bouvines"

Historical Events tagged with "bouvines"

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Military & Warfare

Philip II of France's Victory at Bouvines

July 27th, 1214 810 years ago

Philip II of France achieved a significant victory at Bouvines against a coalition of Imperial, English, and Flemish forces. The decisive battle unfolded near the town of Bouvines, leading to a shift in power dynamics in Europe. Philip's triumph effectively curtailed John of England's ambitions for the Angevin Empire, securing France's territorial integrity and bolstering Philip's reign.