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A peace treaty23.6.1305
Wikipedia (14 Jun 2013, 10:26)
The Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge was a peace treaty signed on June 23, 1305 between King Philip IV of France and Robert III of Flanders. The treaty was signed at Athis-sur-Orge after theBattle of Mons-en-Pévèle and concluded the Franco-Flemish War (1297-1305).
Based on the terms of the treaty, Lilloise Flanders, being the cities of Lille, Douai, and Orchies, were allocated to the French crown. In return, Flanders was allowed to preserve its independence as a fief of the kingdom.
