Battle of Bouvines (1214 AD)
Battle of Bouvines (Side A vs County of Flanders & Kingdom of England & County of Boulogne) took place in 1214 AD during Anglo-French War of 1213–14.
Battle facts
- Year: 1214 AD
- Date: 1214-08-03
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Anglo-French War of 1213–14
- Side B: County of Flanders, Kingdom of England, County of Boulogne
- Commanders (A): Philip II (centre), Robert II, Count of Dreux (left flank), Eudes III of Burgundy (right flank)
- Commanders (B): Otto IV (centre), Renaud of Boulogne (right flank), Ferrand of Flanders (left flank)
- Casualties: approx. Comparatively light
2 knights killed
Unknown infantry lossesHeavy
169 knights killed
131 knights captured
Heavy infantry losses
- Outcome: French victory; Truce of Chinon
Deposition of Otto IV
- Coordinates: 50.580°, 3.225°
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