Philip VI of France
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Philip VI, called the Fortunate, the Catholic 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 cons
Coronation of Philip VI
Flemish leader as fish seller went to search in French camp
Philip VI and his first wife, Joan of Burgundy
Charles, Count of Valois
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Charles, count of Valois, was a member of the House of Capet and founder of the House of Valois, which ruled over France from 1328 to 1589. He was the fourth son of King Philip III of France and Isabe
Philip VI of France
…succeeded by his son John II. Little is recorded about Philip's childhood and youth, in large part because he was of minor royal birth. Philip's father, Charles, Count of Valois, was the younger brother of King Philip IV of France. Charles had striven throughout his life to gain the throne for himself but was never successful…
Effigy of Charles of Valois, Basilica of Saint-Denis