The Matins of Bruges (Dutch: Brugse Metten) was the nocturnal massacre of the French garrison in Bruges and their Leliaards supporters, a political faction in favour of French rule, on 18 May 1302 by the members of the local Flemish militia. It has been named "Matins" (after a monastic liturgy) in analogy to the Sicilian Vespers of 1282. The revolt led to the Battle of the Golden Spurs, which saw the Flemish militia defeat French troops on 11 July 1302.
Bruges Matins; the nocturnal massacre of the French garrison in Bruges by local Flemish militia
The Matins of Bruges (Dutch: Brugse Metten) was the nocturnal massacre of the French garrison in Bruges and their Leliaards supporters, a political faction in favour of French rule, on 18 May 1302 by...
Historical Significance
The Matins of Bruges (Dutch: Brugse Metten) was the nocturnal massacre of the French garrison in Bruges and their Leliaards supporters, a political faction in favour of French rule, on 18 May 1302 by the members of the local Flemish militia.
Events Before
Adolf of Nassau deposed as King of Germany
Adolf (1255 – 2 July 1298) was the count of Nassau from about 1276 and the elected king of Germany from 1292 until his deposition by the prince-electors in 1298.
Pope Boniface VIII issues papal bull (decree) instating a Jubilee Year, granting forgiveness of sins and debts for those
Pope Boniface VIII issues papal bull (decree) instating a Jubilee Year, granting forgiveness of sins and debts for those who fulfill various conditions
Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first English Prince of Wales
Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327.
Battle at Breukelen: Holland vs Lichtenberg
Battle at Breukelen: Holland vs Lichtenberg
Pope Boniface VIII's decree Ausculta fili (only nominee)
Pope Boniface VIII's decree Ausculta fili (only nominee)
Events After
Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland
Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland
Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabel
Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabella
Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Ale
Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Alexandria and sweeps ships two miles inland in Egypt
Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji captures Chittorgarh, capital of the Guhila Kingdom
Alauddin Khalji was the Sultan of Delhi from 1296 until his death in 1316. Alauddin instituted a number of significant administrative changes in the Delhi Sultanate, related to revenues, price...
Battle at Zierik Sea: Dutch and French fleet beat Flemish fleet
Battle at Zierik Sea: Dutch and French fleet beat Flemish fleet
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Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first English Prince of Wales
Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327.
Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare
The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Robert the Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven
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Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial a
Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution
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- What happened on May 18, 1302?
- The Matins of Bruges (Dutch: Brugse Metten) was the nocturnal massacre of the French garrison in Bruges and their Leliaards supporters, a political faction in favour of French rule, on 18 May 1302 by the members of the local Flemish militia. It has been named "Matins" (after a monastic liturgy) in analogy to the Sicilian Vespers of 1282. The revolt led to the Battle of the Golden Spurs, which saw the Flemish militia defeat French troops on 11 July 1302.
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- The Matins of Bruges (Dutch: Brugse Metten) was the nocturnal massacre of the French garrison in Bruges and their Leliaards supporters, a political faction in favour of French rule, on 18 May 1302 by the members of the local Flemish militia.