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The Battle of Bouvines took place on July 27, 1214.1
This engagement resulted in a decisive victory for the French king Philip II Augustus over an international coalition led by Holy Roman emperor Otto IV and King John of England. The victory significantly bolstered the power and prestige of the French monarchy and led to major political consequences for the defeated leaders, including King John's eventual forced signing of the Magna Carta.1