1214

1214 (MCCXIV) was a year in the early 13th century.

The year is best known for the Battle of Bouvines, fought on 27 July 1214 near Lille in Flanders. French forces under King Philip II defeated a coalition that included Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor, and English-aligned forces. The victory solidified the authority of the French crown and weakened English continental possessions, contributing to a shift in the balance of power in Western Europe.

Louis IX of France, who would become one of the most notable French kings, was born on 25 April 1214. He ruled from 1226 to 1270 and was later canonized as Saint Louis in 1297.