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  2. Philip VI (French: Philippe; 1293 – 22 August 1350), called the Fortunate (French: le Fortuné) or the Catholic (French: le Catholique) and of Valois, was the first king of France from the House of Valois, reigning from 1328 until his death in 1350.

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  3. Apr 2, 2024 · Role In: Hundred Years’ War. Philip VI (born 1293—died Aug. 22, 1350, near Paris) was the first French king of the Valois dynasty. Reigning at the outbreak of the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453), he had no means of imposing on his country the measures necessary for the maintenance of his monarchical power, though he continued the efforts ...

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  4. 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.

  5. Jun 4, 2017 · Melissa Snell. Updated on June 04, 2017. King Philip VI was also known as: in French, Philippe de Valois. King Philip VI was known for: Being the first French king of the Valois dynasty. His reign saw the beginning of the Hundred Years' War and the arrival of the Black Death. Occupations: King. Places of Residence and Influence: France. Read More.

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  6. May 21, 2018 · Philip VI (1293-1350) was the first Valois king of France, who faced a succession crisis and a long war with England. He was a devout Christian, a patron of arts, and a weak military leader who suffered several defeats and the Black Death.

  7. 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.

  8. Philip VI ( French: Philippe; 1293 – 22 August 1350), called the Fortunate ( French: le Fortuné) or the Catholic ( French: le Catholique) and of Valois, was the first king of France from the House of Valois, reigning from 1328 until his death in 1350. Philip's reign was dominated by the consequences of a succession dispute.

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