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.
Philip Augustus becomes king of France
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
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa is crowned King of Burgundy
Frederick Barbarossa (December 1122 – 10 June 1190), also known as Frederick I (German: Friedrich; Italian: Federico), was the Holy Roman emperor from 1155 until his death in 1190.
3rd Lateran Council (11th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
3rd Lateran Council (11th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of th
The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil war
Lando Sittino proclaims (anti-)pope Innocent III
Lando Sittino proclaims (anti-)pope Innocent III
Phillip II crowned King of France at age 14 in Reims, with his father Louis VII in ill health
Phillip II crowned King of France at age 14 in Reims, with his father Louis VII in ill health
Events After
Supernova SN 1181 in the constellation Cassiopeia is observed by Chinese and Japanese astronomers and is visible for 185
Supernova SN 1181 in the constellation Cassiopeia is observed by Chinese and Japanese astronomers and is visible for 185 days to February 6, 1182
Ubaldo Allucingoli replaces Alexander III as Pope Lucius III
Ubaldo Allucingoli replaces Alexander III as Pope Lucius III
Francis of Assisi is born
Francis of Assisi catholic saint, known for italian catholic saint, was born on 1181-09-26.
The high altar of Paris cathedral Notre Dame is consecrated by Cardinal Henri de Château-Marçay and Maurice de Sully
The high altar of Paris cathedral Notre Dame is consecrated by Cardinal Henri de Château-Marçay and Maurice de Sully
Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures and flee to western Japan
Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures and flee to western Japan to escape the Minamoto clan (Traditional Japanese date: 25th Day of the 7th Month of the 2nd Year of Juei)
More from the 1180s
Henry VI, the son and heir of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, weds Constance of Sicily
Henry VI, the son and heir of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, weds Constance of Sicily
BC The Greeks enter Troy using the Trojan Horse (traditional date)
The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology that took place around the twelfth or thirteenth century BC.
Philip II of France (14) marries first wife Isabella of Hainault (10) at Bapaume
Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa and 100,000 crusaders depart Regensburg for the Third Crusade
The Third Crusade (1189–1192) was an attempt led by King Philip II of France, King Richard I of England, and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa to reconquer the Holy Land following the capture of Jerusalem...
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 18, 1180?
- 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 Philip Augustus becomes king of France 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.