Flanders Peasant Revolt of 1323

Timeline

1. 1323–1324Bruges · BelgiumIn 1323, urban artisans and peasants in Flanders rose in revolt over taxation, labor services, and French interference. Commercial cities such as Bruges and Ypres became centers of the uprising, and leaders like Zannekin put forward demands for reduced taxes and limits on noble privileges, which quickly won broad support.
2. 1325–1327Ypres · BelgiumThe revolt spread throughout Flanders, and the rebels clashed repeatedly with French-backed local authorities. During the reign of Charles IV France had already begun preparing military intervention, but a succession crisis temporarily delayed a large-scale expedition; the rebels still controlled several important cities as late as 1327.
3. 1328Cassel · FlandersAfter acceding to the throne, Philip VI personally led French forces against Flanders, defeating the coalition army led by Zannekin at Cassel on 23 August 1328. Zannekin was killed in battle, the main force of the revolt disintegrated, France re-established control over Flanders, and the five-year anti-French uprising ended in failure.