Philip IV

noun

1. Philip the Fair, 1268–1314, king of France 1285–1314.
2. 1605–65, king of Spain 1621–65 (son of Philip III).

Philip IV

noun

1. Philip IV12681314MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler known as Philip the Fair. 1268–1314, king of France (1285–1314): he challenged the power of the papacy, obtaining the elevation of Clement V as pope residing at Avignon (the beginning of the Babylonian captivity of the papacy)

Example Sentences

A very short thick-set figure; possibly a portrait of one of Philip IV.

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In the centre of the plaza is a fine bronze equestrian statue of Philip IV.

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The gardens were formerly the grounds surrounding a royal hunting seat, on the site of which a palace was built for Philip IV.

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Philip IV of France wanted to make the people believe that the templars were heretics.

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But the inevitable struggle had recommenced with the accession of the unscrupulous Philip IV.

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