Philip VI of France

King of France from 1328 to 1350
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Philip VI of France

Summary

Philip VI of France is a human[1]. He was born in Fontainebleau[2]. He was born on November 17, 1293[3]. He passed away in Reims[4]. He died on August 22, 1350[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,289 views/month, #6,450 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Philip VI of France's place of birth was Fontainebleau[2].
  • Philip VI of France died in Reims[4].
  • Philip VI of France was born on November 17, 1293[3].
  • Philip VI of France died on August 22, 1350[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].
  • Philip VI of France's father was Charles of Valois[9].
  • Philip VI of France's mother was Margaret, Countess of Anjou[10].
  • Among Philip VI of France's spouses was Blanche of Navarre, Queen of France[11].
  • Philip VI of France was married to Joan of Burgundy[12].
  • A child of Philip VI of France was Joan of Valois[13].
  • A child of Philip VI of France was John II of France[14].
  • A child of Philip VI of France was Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans[15].
  • Philip VI of France held citizenship in France[16].
  • Philip VI of France's professions included sovereign[6].
  • Philip VI of France held the position of king of France[17].
  • Philip VI of France held the position of count of Anjou[18].
  • Philip VI of France's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].
  • Philip VI of France is recorded as male[20].
  • Philip VI of France's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Philip VI of France's family is recorded as House of Valois[22].
  • Philip VI of France's noble title is recorded as duke[23].
  • Philip VI of France's noble title is recorded as king of France[24].
  • Philip VI of France's Commons category is recorded as Philip VI of France[25].
  • Philip VI of France's unmarried partner is recorded as Béatrice de la Berruère[26].
  • The cause of death was plague[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fontainebleau[2], Philip VI of France… he was born on November 17, 1293[3]. His father was Charles of Valois[9]. His mother was Margaret, Countess of Anjou[10].

Career and Affiliations

Philip VI of France's professions included sovereign[6]. Positions held include king of France[17], a hereditary title[28], in Kingdom of France[29] and count of Anjou[18], a hereditary title[30], in Kingdom of France[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Blanche of Navarre, Queen of France[11], a consort[32], 1331–1398[33], of Kingdom of France[34] and Joan of Burgundy[12], a politician[35], 1293–1349[36], of Kingdom of France[37]. Children include Joan of Valois[13], an aristocrat[38], 1351–1371[39], of Kingdom of France[40]; John II of France[14], a sovereign[41], 1319–1364[42], of Kingdom of France[43]; and Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans[15], an aristocrat[44], 1336–1375[45]. Philip VI of France's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].

Death and Burial

Philip VI of France died on August 22, 1350[5]. He passed away in Reims[4]. The cause of death was plague[27]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].

Why It Matters

Philip VI of France ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,289 views/month, #6,450 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Philip VI of France born?

Born in Fontainebleau[2], Philip VI of France…

Where did Philip VI of France die?

Philip VI of France passed away in Reims[4].

Who were Philip VI of France's parents?

Philip VI of France's father was Charles of Valois[9]. Philip VI of France's mother was Margaret, Countess of Anjou[10].

Who was Philip VI of France married to?

Philip VI of France's spouses include Blanche of Navarre, Queen of France[11] and Joan of Burgundy[12].

What did Philip VI of France do for work?

Philip VI of France worked as sovereign[6].

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  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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