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Historical Events in 1214

  • Jan 8 Earl Ferrand of Flanders drops ties with France

Siege of Roche-au-Moine

Jul 2 Siege of Roche-au-Moine ends, part of King John of England's attempt to reclaim Normandy from France

  • Jul 27 Battle of Bouvines: King Philip II of France vs Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV and King John of England; as a result John loses Normandy and his other possessions in France (hence his nickname John "Lackland")