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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 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.
May 21, 2018 · Philip VI (1293-1350) was king of France from 1328 to 1350. His reign began with a crisis in the succession to the crown and culminated in the rupture between the kings of France and England which precipitated the Hundred Years War.
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.
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. The two main claimants to the throne were Philip and King Edward III of England (his mother was Charles' sister).
PHILIP VI (1293-1350), king of France, was the son of Charles of Valois, third son of Philip III, the Bold, and of Margaret of Sicily, and was thus the nephew of Philip IV, the Fair, whose sons, Louis X, Philip V, and Charles IV, died successively without leaving male heirs.
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.
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