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Philip III (1 May 1245 – 5 October 1285), called the Bold (French: le Hardi), was King of France from 1270 until his death in 1285. His father, Louis IX, died in Tunis during the Eighth Crusade. Philip, who was accompanying him, returned to France and was anointed king at Reims in 1271.
Philip III (born April 3, 1245, Poissy, Fr.—died Oct. 5, 1285, Perpignan) was the king of France (1270–85), in whose reign the power of the monarchy was enlarged and the royal domain extended, though his foreign policy and military ventures were largely unsuccessful.
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Jan 29, 2021 · Philip III of France’s reign followed one of the most successful in France’s history: Louis IX. Despite being overshadowed by his father, Philip succeeded in his own right. Over fifteen years, the king expanded the monarchy’s territory and increased Capetian power.
Philip III, called the Bold, was King of France from 1270 until his death in 1285. His father, Louis IX, died in Tunis during the Eighth Crusade. Philip, who was accompanying him, returned to France and was anointed king at Reims in 1271.
A brief biography of Philip III, king of France from 1270 to 1285, who was influenced by his favourites and his uncle Charles of Anjou. Learn about his wars, marriages, and death in Sicily.
Philip III or Philip the Bold (1 May 1245 – 5 October 1285) was King of France from 1270 until 1285.
Philip III, called the Bold, was a Capetian King of France who reigned from 1270 to 1285. His father, Louis IX, died in Tunis during the Eighth Crusade. Philip, who was accompanying him, came back to France to claim his throne and was anointed at Reims in 1271.
