Battles & Campaigns · 1382
Battle of Roosebeke
Westrozebeke, West Flanders, Belgium
What happened
The French marched north and crossed the Lys River. Artevelde camped on the Goudberg hill and hoped to attack in the morning fog. The French drove back the Flemish infantry, then Clisson's cavalry struck their exposed sides, and the Flemish army was defeated.
Why it matters
It ended the Flemish towns' challenge to their count, Louis II of Flanders, for a time.
What came next
Philip the Bold became Count of Flanders in 1384, and the revolt ended with the Peace of Tournai in 1385.
Did you know?
The French royal banner, the oriflamme, was carried for the first time since the Battle of Poitiers in 1356.
Timeline
- 1356Battle of Poitiers.
- 27 Nov 1382Battle of Roosebeke.
- Jan 1384Philip the Bold becomes Count of Flanders.
- 8 Dec 1385Peace of Tournai.