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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 (de Valois) was the first king of France from the House of Valois, reigning from 1328 until his death in 1350.
Philip VI 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 of the 13th-century Capetians.
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6 days ago · 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.
Jul 9, 2024 · The early kings of the Valois dynasty were occupied primarily with fighting the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453), which broke out under Philip VI (reigned 1328–50). During this period the monarchy was threatened both by the English, who at times controlled much of France, and by the revived strength of feudal lords, such as the Armagnac and ...
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Jun 4, 2017 · The first French king of the Valois dynasty, Philip VI of France saw the beginning of the Hundred Years' War and the arrival of the Black Death.
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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.
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Biography. King of France; son of Charles of Valois, grandson of King Philip III; married Joan of Burgundy (1313) and, after the latter's death, Blanche of Navarre (1350). Became King of France when his cousin Charles IV died without issue (1328), thus becoming the first of the Valois Kings. Succeeded by his son Jean II.
