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Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlɪp/

Definition of Philip

the name of six kings of France:
Philip I (1052–1108), reigned 1059–1108.
Philip II (1165–1223), son of Louis VII, reigned 1180–1223; known as Philip Augustus. After mounting a series of campaigns against the English kings Henry II, Richard I, and John, Philip succeeded in regaining Normandy (1204), Anjou (1204), and most of Poitou (1204-5).
Philip III (1245–85), reigned 1270–85; known as Philip the Bold.
Philip IV (1268–1314), son of Philip III, reigned 1285–1314; known as Philip the Fair. He continued to extend French dominions, waging wars with England (1294–1303) and Flanders (1302-5).
Philip V (1293–1322), reigned 1316–22; known as Philip the Tall.
Philip VI (1293–1350), reigned 1328–50; known as Philip of Valois. The founder of the Valois dynasty, Philip came to the throne on the death of Charles IV, whose only child was a girl and barred from ruling. His claim was challenged by Edward III of England; the dispute developed into the Hundred Years War.

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