Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge

The Treaty of Athis -sur -Orge was a peace treaty between France and Flanders, in Athis -sur -Orge (now Athis -Mons ) was signed after the battle of Mons -en- Pévèle on 23 June 1305. The contracting parties were King Philip the Fair and Count Robert III. of Flanders.

Content

The contract certain serious sanctions for Bruges. The main contents were that large cities like Lille, Douai and Béthune went to the French crown and Flanders was assured its independence as a French fief in return. The treaty ended the war between France and Flanders, but did not solve the problems that existed between the two parties, especially approached ( in addition to the usual amnesty and release of prisoners ) by the Treaty also high compensation payments to the Flemish population.

King Philip was in it also promised an annual tribute of 20,000 pounds, which should be replaced in a cession of land.

Comments

  • History of France in the Middle Ages
  • Contract ( French history )
  • Peace treaty
  • Belgian history
  • 1305
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