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- Philip VI of France died on 22 August 1350, at Coulombes Abbey, Eure-et-Loir. He was in his late 50s at the time of his death. Following his death, France became a divided nation filled with social unrest. The king was succeeded by his eldest son, John II, the Good.
Philip VI of France was the first French king of the Valois dynasty who ruled from 1328 until his death. His accession to the throne was challenged by a succession dispute between him and his first cousin Charles IV’s nephew, Edward III of England.
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Philip VI (1293 – 22 August 1350), called "the Fortunate", was King of France from 1328 to his death. He was also Count of Anjou , Maine , and Valois from 1325 to 1328. He was the first king from the House of Valois part of the Capetian dynasty .
Philip VI (French: Philippe; 1293 – 22 August 1350), called the Fortunate (French: le Fortuné) or the Catholic (French: le Catholique) and of Valois (de Valois) was the first king of France from the House of Valois, reigning from 1328 until his death in 1350.
2 days ago · France - Philip VI, Monarchy, Revolution: Philip VI of Valois (reigned 1328–50), grandson of Philip III, was of mature age when he became regent of France in 1328. Upon the birth of a daughter to the widow of his cousin Charles IV, the familiar issue of the succession was posed anew.
Philip VI ( French: Philippe; 1293 – 22 August 1350), called the Fortunate ( French: le Fortuné) or the Catholic ( French: le Catholique) and of Valois (de Valois) was the first king of France from the House of Valois, reigning from 1328 until his death in 1350.
Feb 19, 2024 · Philip VI of France, the first king of the Valois dynasty, faced numerous challenges during his reign from 1328 until his death. His ascension to the throne was met with opposition from his cousin Edward III of England, sparking the Hundred Years’ War in 1337.
Philip VI, 1293–1350, king of France (1328–50), son of Charles of Valois and grandson of King Philip III. He succeeded his cousin Charles IV, invoking the Salic law to set aside both Charles's daughter and King Edward III of England, the son of Charles's sister.
