Battle of Roosebeke (1382)

Battle of Roosebeke (Kingdom of France & Duchy of Burgundy & County of Flanders & County of Savoy vs Flemish towns led by Ghent) took place in 1382 during Hundred Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1382
• Date: 1382-12-13
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Hundred Years' War
• Side A: Kingdom of France, Duchy of Burgundy, County of Flanders, County of Savoy
• Side B: Flemish towns led by Ghent
• Commanders (A): Charles VI of France, Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, Olivier de Clisson, Louis de Sancerre, Mouton de Blainville
• Commanders (B): Philip van Artevelde
• Casualties: 100 killed (side A), 27,500 killed (Flemish towns led by Ghent)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 50.930°, 3.014°

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