Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314. By virtue of his marriage with Joan I of Navarre, he was also King of Navarre and Count of Champagne as Philip I from 1284 to 1305. Although Philip was known to be handsome, hence the epithet le Bel, his rigid, autocratic, imposing, and inflexible personality gained him (from friend and foe alike) other nicknames, such as the Iron King (French: le Roi de fer). His fierce opponent Bernard Saisset, bishop of Pamiers, said of him: "He is neither man nor beast.
King Phillip the Fair, orders expulsion of Jews out of France
Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314.
Historical Significance
Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314.
Events Before
Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial a
Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution
Scottish patriot William Wallace is executed for high treason by Edward I of England at Smithfield, London
Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of...
Consecration of the Scrovegni Chapel (Arena Chapel) in Padua, Italy, with fresco masterpiece by Florentine painter Giott
Consecration of the Scrovegni Chapel (Arena Chapel) in Padua, Italy, with fresco masterpiece by Florentine painter Giotto
Archbishop Bertrand the Got of Bordeaux elected Pope Clement V
Pope Clement V (Latin: Clemens V; born Bertrand de Got, died 20 April 1314) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death.
French-Flemish peace treaty signed at Athis-sur-Orge
The Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge was a peace treaty signed on 23 June 1305 between King Philip IV of France and Robert III of Flanders.
Events After
French King Philip IV has Grand Master Jacques de Molay and the Knights Templar arrested and charged with idolatry and c
French King Philip IV has Grand Master Jacques de Molay and the Knights Templar arrested and charged with idolatry and corruption
German king Albert I makes his son Rudolf II King of Bohemia
German king Albert I makes his son Rudolf II King of Bohemia
Duke Henrik of Corinthia chosen as King of Bohemia
Duke Henrik of Corinthia chosen as King of Bohemia
William Tell reputedly shoots an apple off his son's head
William Tell reputedly shoots an apple off his son's head
Temür Khan dies
Temür Khan dies
More from the 1300s
Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first English Prince of Wales
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Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare
The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Robert the Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven
The Battle of Methven took place at Methven, Scotland on 19 June 1306, during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial a
Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 22, 1306?
- Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314. By virtue of his marriage with Joan I of Navarre, he was also King of Navarre and Count of Champagne as Philip I from 1284 to 1305. Although Philip was known to be handsome, hence the epithet le Bel, his rigid, autocratic, imposing, and inflexible personality gained him (from friend and foe alike) other nicknames, such as the Iron King (French: le Roi de fer).
- Why is King Phillip the Fair, orders expulsion of Jews out of France significant?
- Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314.