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French-Flemish peace treaty signed at Athis-sur-Orge

The Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge was a peace treaty signed on 23 June 1305 between King Philip IV of France and Robert III of Flanders.

The Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge was a peace treaty signed on 23 June 1305 between King Philip IV of France and Robert III of Flanders. The treaty was signed at Athis-sur-Orge after the Battle of Mons-en-Pévèle and concluded the Franco-Flemish War (1297–1305). Despite winning the battle at Mons-en-Pévèle, Philip's kingdom was too financially and militarily drained to take advantage of it. The treaty instead imposed a heavy price.

Historical Significance

The Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge was a peace treaty signed on 23 June 1305 between King Philip IV of France and Robert III of Flanders.

Events Before

  1. Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland

    Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland

  2. 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

  3. Battle at Zierik Sea: Dutch and French fleet beat Flemish fleet

    Battle at Zierik Sea: Dutch and French fleet beat Flemish fleet

  4. Sea Battle of Zierikzee: Franco-Holland forces defeat the Flemish fleet

    Sea Battle of Zierikzee: Franco-Holland forces defeat the Flemish fleet

  5. William the Good becomes Earl of Holland

    William the Good becomes Earl of Holland

Events After

  1. The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Robert the Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven

    The Battle of Methven took place at Methven, Scotland on 19 June 1306, during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

  2. King Phillip the Fair, orders expulsion of Jews out of France

    Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314.

  3. French King Philip IV has Grand Master Jacques de Molay and the Knights Templar arrested and charged with idolatry and c

    French King Philip IV has Grand Master Jacques de Molay and the Knights Templar arrested and charged with idolatry and corruption

  4. German king Albert I makes his son Rudolf II King of Bohemia

    German king Albert I makes his son Rudolf II King of Bohemia

  5. Duke Henrik of Corinthia chosen as King of Bohemia

    Duke Henrik of Corinthia chosen as King of Bohemia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on June 23, 1305?
The Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge was a peace treaty signed on 23 June 1305 between King Philip IV of France and Robert III of Flanders. The treaty was signed at Athis-sur-Orge after the Battle of Mons-en-Pévèle and concluded the Franco-Flemish War (1297–1305). Despite winning the battle at Mons-en-Pévèle, Philip's kingdom was too financially and militarily drained to take advantage of it.
Why is French-Flemish peace treaty signed at Athis-sur-Orge significant?
The Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge was a peace treaty signed on 23 June 1305 between King Philip IV of France and Robert III of Flanders.

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