Philip VI

American  

noun

1. 1293–1350, king of France 1328–50: first ruler of the house of Valois.

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Philip VI British  

noun

1. 1293–1350, first Valois king of France (1328–50). Edward III of England claimed his throne, which with other disputes led to the beginning of the Hundred Years' War (1337)

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Example Sentences

“Philip V repressed Catalonia, and three centuries later here we are, getting denied the right to vote in the Spain of Philip VI,” said Oriol Cabré, a retired industrial engineer, referring to the current king.

From New York Times

A claimant with a better chance of getting the treasure may be Philip V’s descendant, Philip VI, or rather the country over which he reigns.

From Economist

This name is given to the protracted conflict between France and England from 1337 to 1453, which continued through the reigns of the French kings Philip VI.,

From Project Gutenberg

The second, struck some little time later, was a copy of the �cu d'or of Philip VI. of France.

From Project Gutenberg

Benedict was quite willing to be reconciled to him on these conditions, but the arrangement was prevented by Philip VI. of France, who hoped, like his father, to acquire the crown of Germany.

From Project Gutenberg