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Philippe III of France: an imitation of Saint Louis’ kingship based on favoritism

By Olivia LonguevilleIn Medieval BlogPosted August 31, 2020

Philippe III of France (born on the 30th of April 1245 and died on the 5th of October 1285) ascended to the throne upon the death of his father – Louis IX known as Saint Louis – on the 25th of August 1270.  His father passed away of dysentery in...

Tags: crusades, france, history of france, King Louis IX of France, King Philippe III of France, Marguerite de Provence, Marie de Brabant, Philippe III of France the Bold, Philippe IV of France, Philippe IV the Fair, Saint Louis, The House of Capet
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