Royalty · 1293–1350
Philip VI of France — Age & Birthday
Born: 17 November 1293 · Died: 22 August 1350 · Age at death: 56
How old was Philip VI of France when he died?
Philip VI of France died aged 56. He was born on 17 November 1293 and died on 22 August 1350.
First French monarch from the Valois line of kings
Did you know?His decision to seize English-held lands in France sparked the Hundred Years' War, a conflict that lasted for generations.
Philip VI (French: Philippe; 1293 – 22 August 1350), called the Fortunate (French: le Fortuné), the Catholic (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.
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- Age at death
- 56
- Years since death
- 676
- Born
- November 17, 1293 · Fontainebleau, France
- Died
- August 22, 1350
- Cause of death
- Plague
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Royalty
Family
- Father
- Charles of Valois
- Mother
- Margaret, Countess of Anjou
- Spouses
- Blanche of Navarre, Queen of France, Joan of Burgundy
- Children
- John II of France, Joan of Valois, Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans
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