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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.
- 1 April 1328 – 22 August 1350
- Margaret, Countess of Anjou
Quick Facts. Also Known As: Philip, the Fortunate. Died At Age: 57. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Blanche of Navarre, Joan the Lame (m. 1313–1349), Queen of France (m. 1350–1350) father: Charles, Count of Valois. mother: Countess of Anjou, Margaret. siblings: Charles II; Count of Alençon, Margaret of Valois; Countess of Blois.
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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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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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.
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. The son of Charles of Valois and the grandson of Philip III of France, Philip VI was born without any prospect of ...
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.
