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Oct 18, 2019 · Throughout his 43-year reign, Philip II of France proved himself to be a cunning and capable king. Through his leadership, Philip successfully fought against three English kings and had overcome each of them.
PHILIP II AUGUSTUS, KING OF FRANCE. Reigned 1180 to July 14, 1223, seventh of the Capetian dynasty and the first to control most of France; b. Paris, Aug. 21, 1165; d. Mantes.
Overview: The early reign of Philip II of France was an exhibition of poor generalship, but by the early 1200s, Philip had seized most of the counties and duchies under the control of England’s King John. These victories would construct the territorial basis for modern France.
