Battle Of Arques (1303) - Battle of Arques, County of Flanders, Kingdom of France, William of Jülich

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Battle of Arques was fought on April 4, 1303. in the French city of Arques between the County of Flanders and the Kingdom of France.The Battle of the Golden Spurs was an embarrassing defeat for King Philip IV of France that liberated the whole of the County from French occupation. Eager for revenge, King Philip raised a new army under Gaucher de Châtillon, Constable of France, and moved against Flanders. The Flemish under William of Jülich were checking the French troops and both armies met on August 30, 1302, between Arras and Douai. Negotiations were opened and both armies withdrew a few days later without fighting.

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• Assisted by: Pollux Évariste Kjeld (Editor), Pollux Variste Kjeld (Editor)
• Publisher: Alphascript Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.03.2012
• EAN: 9786139895182
• ISBN: 9786139895182
• No. of pages: 52
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