Philip VI of France - Wikipedia
WEBPhilip 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.
Felipe VI - Wikipedia
WEBFelipe VI (Spanish: [feˈlipe ˈseɣsto]; [c] Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Grecia; born 30 January 1968) is King of Spain.
Philip VI | King of France, First King of Valois Dynasty
WEBAug 18, 2024 · 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.
France - Philip VI, Monarchy, Revolution | Britannica
WEB3 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.
Philip VI of France Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life ...
WEBPhilip 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.
Philip Vi - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 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.
Battle of Crécy - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Crécy took place on 26 August 1346 in northern France between a French army commanded by King Philip VI and an English army led by King Edward III. The French attacked the English while they were traversing northern France during the Hundred Years' War, resulting in an English victory and heavy loss of life among the French.
King Philip VI of France - ThoughtCo
WEBJun 4, 2017 · 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.
Philip VI - Oxford Reference
WEBJun 8, 2024 · 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, king of France - Infoplease
WEBPhilip 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.