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

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 Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various

Philip VI had assisted the count of Flanders in a bitter struggle to prevent the towns from establishing their independence.

From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey

Edward III., accession and marriage of, 231; does homage to Philip VI.,

From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Gardiner, Samuel Rawson

Consequently Edward III appeared to be definitely excluded, and Philip VI of Valois, a nephew of Philip the Fair, became king.

From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey

Their business interests bound them strongly to England; and they were anxious to form an alliance with Edward against Philip VI of France, who was determined to bring the Flemish cities into absolute subjection.

From The Leading Facts of English History by Montgomery, D. H. (David Henry)