The Battle of Furnes, also known as ''Battle of Veurne'' and ''Battle of Bulskamp'', was fought on 20 August 1297 between French and Flemish forces. The French were led by

Robert II of Artois Robert II (September 1250 – 11 July 1302) was the Count of Artois, the posthumous son and heir of Robert I and Matilda of Brabant. He was a nephew of Louis IX of France. He died at the Battle of the Golden Spurs. Life An experienced soldie ...

and the Flemish by

Guy of Dampierre Guy of Dampierre (french: Gui de Dampierre; nl, Gwijde van Dampierre) ( – 7 March 1305, Compiègne) was the Count of Flanders (1251–1305) and Marquis of Namur (1264–1305). He was a prisoner of the French when his Flemings defeated the ...

. The French forces were victorious. However, Robert's son Philip was gravely wounded during the battle and died a year later of his wounds.Charles T. Wood, ''The French Apanages and the Capetian Monarchy, 1224-1328'', (Harvard University Press, 1966), 59. The Flemish were supported by

Walram, Count of Jülich Walram, Count of Jülich (1240/45 – c. August 1297, after Battle of Furnes) was the second son of William IV, Count of Jülich and Richardis of Guelders, daughter of Gerard III, Count of Guelders. Biography In 1278, Walram succeeded his father ...

, who was killed during the battle.

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Battles involving France 1297 in Europe 1290s in France Battles of the Middle Ages Conflicts in 1297 Battles involving Flanders Franco-Flemish War 13th century in the county of Flanders {{France-battle-stub