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Biographies. Philip VI. Birth Date. 1293. Death Location. , France. Death Date. 8/22/1350. Years ruled: 1328 - 1350. Son of: Charles of Valois. Children: John II Philip VI was the first French king of the Valois dynasty. In 1328, King Charles VI died without a direct descendent.
Overview. Philip VI. (1293—1350) Quick Reference. (1293–1350) King of France (1328–50), the first of the Valois kings. His right to the throne was challenged by Edward III of England and the Hundred Years War began in 1337. His ill-fated reign also witnessed the Black Death and war with Flanders.
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. He was the first French king of the house of Valois.
