Peasant revolt of Flanders (1323-1328)

The peasant revolt in Flanders 1323 - 1328, also known as the uprising in Flanders Maritime, was a popular revolt, many of which took place in the late European Middle Ages. Causes

Among the main causes of the survey are the following: Development of conflict In the year 1323 a peasant revolt broke out in Flanders and found a certain echo in the cities of Bruges and Ypres, especially in the guilds of bataneros and weavers. Its main link of union was its rejection to the condal taxes and to the payment of tithe. The bulk of the rebels were composed of peasants of the average type who, responding to the ringing of the bells of their parishes, were grouped into various bands; to its front, however, were some elements of good economic position, like Guillermo de Deken or Nicolas Zannekin. These leaders attempted to establish a parallel administration to the county.

Finally, after the victory of the French king, Philip VI of France, came to the aid of Count Louis I of Flanders, on the rebels at the battle of Cassel in 1328 the revolt was completely defeated.

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