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- carved wood bust of King Philip II, Philip Augustus, the first King of France, born 1165, died 1223, reigned 1179-1223.
- Saint Denis Basilique where Philippe II Augustus of France (1165-1223) was buried.
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Philippe II Augustus “the God-given” of France VVeteran
Birth: 21 Aug 1165 Gonesse, Departement du Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
Death: 14 Jul 1223 (aged 57) Mantes-la-Jolie, Departement des Yvelines, Île-de-France, France
Burial: Saint Denis Basilique, Saint-Denis, Departement de Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
Memorial #: 65601035
Bio:
Philip II Augustus was the King of France from 1180 until his death. A member of the House of Capet, Philip Augustus was born at Gonesse in the Val-d'Oise, the son of Louis VII and his third wife, Adela of Champagne. He was originally nicknamed Dieudonné-the God-given-as he was the first son of Louis VII late in his father's life.
Philip was one of the most successful medieval French monarchs in expanding the royal demesne and the influence of the monarchy. He broke up the great Angevin Empire and defeated a coalition of his rivals (German, Flemish and English) at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214. He reorganized the government, bringing financial stability to the country and making possible a sharp increase in prosperity. His reign was popular with ordinary people because he checked the power of the nobles and passed some of it on to the growing middle class.
In declining health, Louis VII had him crowned and anointed at Rheims by the Archbishop William Whitehands on November 1, 1179. He was married on April 28, 1180 to Isabelle of Hainaut, who brought the County of Artois as her dowry. His father died on 20 September 1180.
Philip's eldest son, Louis, was born on 5 September 1187 and inherited Artois in 1190, when Isabelle, his mother, died.
Philip went on the Third Crusade (1189-1192) with Richard I of England (1189-99) and the Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick I Barbarossa (1155-90).
By the time Acre surrendered on July 12 1191, Philip was severely ill with dysentery which reduced his crusading zeal. Ties with Richard were further strained after the latter acted in a haughty manner after Acre had fallen.
Philip II Augustus died 14 July 1223 at Mantes and was interred in Saint Denis Basilica. Philip's son by Isabelle de Hainaut, Louis VIII, was his successor.
Family Members
Parents
King Louis VII 1120-1180
Adèle de Blois-Champagne 1140-1206
Spouses
Isabelle de Hainaut 1170-1190
Agnes Marie of Andechs 1175-1201
Ingeburg of Denmark 1175-1236
Siblings
Agnes of France 1171-1220
Half Siblings
Marie de Champagne 1145-1198
Alix Capet 1150-1198
Marguerite Capet Árpád 1157-1198
Alais De France De Ponthieu 1160-1220
Children
Louis VIII Capet 1187-1226
Marie de France 1198-1224
Philippe de France 1200-1234
Maintained by: A.D.L (47895058)
Originally Created by: Mad (47329061)
Added: 13 Feb 2011
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65601035/philippe_ii-augustus-of_france
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65601035/philippe_ii-augustus-of_france: accessed 9 July 2023), memorial page for Philippe II Augustus “the God-given” of France (21 Aug 1165-14 Jul 1223), Find a Grave Memorial ID 65601035, citing Saint Denis Basilique, Saint-Denis, Departement de Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France; Maintained by A.D.L (contributor 47895058).
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Philip Augustus "Dieudonnéthe God-given" of France
Birth: Aug. 21, 1165
Deuil-la-Barre, France
Death: Jul. 14, 1223
Drocourt, France
Philip II Augustus was the King of France from 1180 until his death. A member of the House of Capet, Philip Augustus was born at Gonesse in the Val-d'Oise, the son of Louis VII and his third wife, Adela of Champagne. He was originally nicknamed Dieudonnéthe God-givenas he was the first son of Louis VII late in his father's life.
Philip was one of the most successful medieval French monarchs in expanding the royal demesne and the influence of the monarchy. He broke up the great Angevin Empire and defeated a coalition of his rivals (German, Flemish and English) at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214. He reorganized the government, bringing financial stability to the country and making possible a sharp increase in prosperity. His reign was popular with ordinary people because he checked the power of the nobles and passed some of it on to the growing middle class.
In declining health, Louis VII had him crowned and anointed at Rheims by the Archbishop William Whitehands on November 1, 1179. He was married on April 28, 1180 to Isabelle of Hainaut, who brought the County of Artois as her dowry. His father died on 20 September 1180.
Philip's eldest son, Louis, was born on 5 September 1187 and inherited Artois in 1190, when Isabelle, his mother, died.
Philip went on the Third Crusade (11891192) with Richard I of England (118999) and the Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick I Barbarossa (115590).
By the time Acre surrendered on July 12 1191, Philip was severely ill with dysentery which reduced his crusading zeal. Ties with Richard were further strained after the latter acted in a haughty manner after Acre had fallen.
Philip II Augustus died 14 July 1223 at Mantes and was interred in Saint Denis Basilica. Philip's son by Isabelle de Hainaut, Louis VIII, was his successor.
Family links:
Parents:
King Louis VII (1120 - 1180)
Adèle de Blois-Champagne (1140 - 1206)
Spouse:
Isabelle de Hainaut (1170 - 1190)
Children:
Louis VIII Capet, King of France (1187 - 1226)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Saint Denis Basilique
Saint-Denis
Departement de Seine-Saint-Denis
Ile-de-France, France
Maintained by: A.D.L
Originally Created by: Mad
Record added: Feb 13, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 65601035
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