Map. John Batte of Bouvine

Bouvines is a commune and village in the Nord department in northern France. It is on the French-Belgian border between Lille and Tournai…
Bouvines is a commune and village in the Nord department in northern France. It is on the French-Belgian border between Lille and Tournai. On 27 July 1214, the Battle of Bouvines was fought here between the forces of the French King Philip Augustus, who was resoundingly victorious, against a coalition, led by Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV and the English King John.
  • Country: France
  • Region: Hauts-de-France
  • Area: 2.71 km² (1.05 sq mi)
  • Elevation: 31 m (102 ft)
  • Department: Nord
  • Arrondissement: Lille
  • Canton: Templeuve-en-Pévèle

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