Date 20 August 1297 Location Veurne, Belgium | Result French victory Combatants France, Kingdom of France | |
Similar Franco‑Flemish War, Battle of Zierikzee, Battle of Mons‑en‑Pévèle, Battle of Cassel, Battle of Pontvallain | ||
The Battle of Furnes was fought on 20 August 1297 between French and Flemish forces.
The French were led by Robert II of Artois and the Flemish by Guy of Dampierre. The French forces were victorious. However, Robert's son Philip was killed during the battle.
The Flemish were supported by Walram, Count of Jülich, who was killed during the battle.
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