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France High Middle Ages

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  • Jan 1, 1180

    First Capetian King of France

    First Capetian King of France
    Phillip II Augustus became the first Capetian King of France in 1180. It was a turning point for the French Monarchy, expanding its income and power.
  • Apr 29, 1189

    Third Crusade

    Third Crusade
    Spurred by religous zeal, King Henry II of England and King Philip II ended their feud with each other to start the Third Crusade in 1189. The Crusades were the bloodiest acts of geonicide up to that point in history.
  • Jul 27, 1214

    Battle of Bouvines

    Battle of Bouvines
    On July 27, 1214, Philip Augustus defeats John of England, the Flanders Count, and Otto IV of Germany. It was a great victory for France and gained them some of their land back.
  • Dec 4, 1259

    Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The British and the French signed the treaty of Paris on December 4, 1259 in Paris, France. The treaty ended 100 years of conflict and settled the future of English posession in France.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Philip IV expands monarchy

    Philip IV expands monarchy
    Philip IV expands the power of the monarchy by expanding royal beuracracy. By 1300, France had the largest and best governed monarchy.

  • Last Carolingian, First Capetian

    Last Carolingian, First Capetian
    Hugh Capet became the first "King of the Franks", ending the Carloginian dynasty and starting the Capetian dynasty in 987. The Capetian dynasty weakened the power of France.
  • Period: to Dec 31, 1300

    France High Middle Ages