Philip the Bold
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Summary
Philip the Bold was born on January 17, 1342[1], in Pontoise[2]. He died on April 27, 1404[3], in Halle[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,636 views/month, #6,920 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Champmol[8], Sint-Martinusbasiliek[9]
- Father: John II of France[10]
- Mother: Bonne de Luxembourg[11]
- Spouse: Margaret III, Countess of Flanders[12]
- Child: Anthony, Duke of Brabant[13], John the Fearless[14], Margaret of Burgundy, Duchess of Bavaria[15], Catherine of Burgundy[16], Mary of Burgundy[17], Philip II, Count of Nevers[18], Bonne de Bourgogne[19]
- Country of citizenship: France[20]
- Position held: Duke of Burgundy[21], governor of Brittany[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: House of Valois-Burgundy[24]
- Noble title: Duke of Burgundy[25]
- Commons category: Philip II, Duke of Burgundy[26]
- Participated in conflict: Hundred Years' War[27]
- Given name: Philippe[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Philip the Bold[29]
- Commons gallery: Philip II, Duke of Burgundy[30]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Philip II, Duke of Burgundy (1342-1404)[31], Q28018894[32]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
- Name in native language: Philippe II de Bourgogne[37]
- Different from: Philip the Bold[38]
- Place of detention: Tower of London[39]
- Sibling: Isabella, Countess of Vertus[40], Joan of Valois, Queen of Navarre[41], Marie of Valois, Duchess of Bar[42], Charles V of France[43], Louis I[44], John, Duke of Berry[45]
Why It Matters
Philip the Bold has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Philip the Bold born?
Philip the Bold's place of birth was Pontoise[2].
Where did Philip the Bold die?
Philip the Bold passed away in Halle[4].
Who were Philip the Bold's parents?
Philip the Bold's father was John II of France[10]. Philip the Bold's mother was Bonne de Luxembourg[11].
Who was Philip the Bold married to?
Philip the Bold's spouses include Margaret III, Countess of Flanders[12].
What did Philip the Bold do for work?
Philip the Bold worked as a military personnel[5] and politician[6].