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Bouvines

Bouvines

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A village in northern France where a major battle happened in 1214
  • proper noun
: Bouvines
  • The Battle of Bouvines was a turning point in French history.
  • the Battle of Bouvines

Examples

  • Historians consider the Battle of Bouvines a turning point in medieval European history.

  • The coalition forces suffered a decisive defeat at Bouvines in 1214.

  • Many French schoolchildren learn about Bouvines and its significance at an early age.

  • In Bouvines, King Philip Augustus achieved a significant victory.

  • The Battle of Bouvines in 1214 was a turning point for the French monarchy.

  • Many historians regard the outcome of the Bouvines conflict as pivotal in European history.

  • In the village of Bouvines, you can still find monuments dedicated to the famous battle.

Surface Forms

Bouvines main

Etymology

Bouvines comes from an old word for 'cow', like the English word bovine. It originally meant 'place of cows', so it is easy to remember this village as the site of the famous 1214 battle.