Historical eventJuly 271214

Philip II of France

Philip II of France decisively won the Battle of Bouvines, the conclusive battle of the 1213–1214 Anglo-French War.

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When
Sunday, July 27 1214812 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1210s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1214.

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Philip II of France decisively won the Battle of Bouvines, the conclusive battle of the 1213–1214 Anglo-French War.

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July 27 1214 — 812 years ago, on a Sunday.

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