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Battle of Furnes

Battle of Furnes
Part of the Franco-Flemish War
Date 20 August 1297
Location Veurne (Furnes)
Result French victory
Belligerents
Arms of the Kings of France (France Ancien).svg Kingdom of France Arms of Flanders.svg County of Flanders
Commanders and leaders
Artois Arms.svg Robert II of Artois Arms of Flanders.svg Guy of Dampierre
Walram, Count of Jülich  

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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