Philip III of France
Philip III of France, also known as Philip the Bold, was the King of France from 1270 until his death in 1285. He was the son of Louis IX of France and Margaret of Provence. Here are some key details about his life and reign:
- Birth: Philip was born on April 30, 1245, in Poissy, near Paris.
- Coronation: He was crowned on August 30, 1270, in Reims, following the death of his father during the Eighth Crusade.
- Reign: Philip III's reign was marked by several notable events:
- Consolidation of Power: He continued his father's policies of centralizing royal authority, although his reign was less illustrious compared to Louis IX's.
- Military Campaigns:
- Legal and Administrative Reforms: Philip III attempted to enforce royal justice more effectively through the creation of Parlement of Paris, enhancing its role in the judicial system.
- Personal Life: Philip married twice:
- Death: Philip III died on October 5, 1285, at Perpignan during the Aragonese Crusade, possibly due to dysentery.
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