Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223. His predecessors had been known as kings of the Franks (Latin: rex Francorum), but from 1190 onward, Philip became the first French monarch to style himself "King of France" (rex Francie). The only son of King Louis VII and his third wife, Adela of Champagne, he was originally nicknamed 'God-given' (Dieudonné) because he was a first son and born late in his father's life.
Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II
Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.
Historical Significance
Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.
Events Before
King of the Germans Frederick II grants bishops sovereign rights
Frederick II (Italian: Federico, Sicilian: Fidiricu, German: Friedrich, Latin: Fridericus; 26 December 1194 – 13 December 1250) was King of Sicily from 1198, King of Germany from 1212, King of Italy...
Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula
Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula
Frederick II is crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by Pope Honorius III
Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death.
King of Scotland, Alexander II (23) marries Joan of England, sister of Henry III, a day before her 11th birthday at York
King of Scotland, Alexander II (23) marries Joan of England, sister of Henry III, a day before her 11th birthday at York Minister
Emperor Go-Horikawa, aged only 10 years old, ascends to the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan
Emperor Go-Horikawa, aged only 10 years old, ascends to the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan
Events After
Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision while praying on Mount La Verna
Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision while praying on Mount La Verna
The Roman Catholic practice of public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass spreads from monasteries to par
The Roman Catholic practice of public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass spreads from monasteries to parishes
Ferrand, Count of Flanders, freed from the Louvre after being held prisoner for 12 years by the French
Ferrand, Count of Flanders, freed from the Louvre after being held prisoner for 12 years by the French
Cardinal Ugolino di Conti is elected Pope Gregory IX
Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death.
Pope Gregory IX excommunicates German emperor Frederick II
Pope Gregory IX (Latin: Gregorius IX; born Ugolino di Conti; 1145 – 22 August 1241) was head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Papal States from 19 March 1227 until his death in 1241.
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King of Scotland, Alexander II (23) marries Joan of England, sister of Henry III, a day before her 11th birthday at York
King of Scotland, Alexander II (23) marries Joan of England, sister of Henry III, a day before her 11th birthday at York Minister
Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision while praying on Mount La Verna
Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision while praying on Mount La Verna
Ferrand, Count of Flanders, freed from the Louvre after being held prisoner for 12 years by the French
Ferrand, Count of Flanders, freed from the Louvre after being held prisoner for 12 years by the French
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II crowns himself King of Jerusalem
Frederick II (Italian: Federico, Sicilian: Fidiricu, German: Friedrich, Latin: Fridericus; 26 December 1194 – 13 December 1250) was King of Sicily from 1198, King of Germany from 1212, King of Italy...
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- What happened on July 14, 1223?
- Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223. His predecessors had been known as kings of the Franks (Latin: rex Francorum), but from 1190 onward, Philip became the first French monarch to style himself "King of France" (rex Francie). The only son of King Louis VII and his third wife, Adela of Champagne, he was originally nicknamed 'God-given' (Dieudonné) because he was a first son and born late in his father's life.
- Why is Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II significant?
- Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.