Charles, Count of Valois
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Charles of Valois, the fourth son of King Philip III of France and Isabella of Aragon, was a member of the House of Capet and founder of the House of Valois, whose rule over France would start in 1328.
Effigy of Charles of Valois, Basilica of Saint-Denis
Philip III of France
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Philip III, called the Bold, was King of France from 1270 until his death in 1285. His father, Louis IX, died in Tunis during the Eighth Crusade. Philip, who was accompanying him, returned to France and was anointed king at Reims in 1271.
Philip III, detail of a contemporary miniature from the Grandes Chroniques de France
Philip (on horseback) has his father's remains returned to France. Late 15th century illuminated manuscript
Marriage of Philip and Marie of Brabant, Queen of France. Royal MS 20 C VII, 14th century.