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Philip II of France

King of France from 1180 to 1223

"Philippe Auguste" redirects here. For the Paris Métro station, see Philippe Auguste (Paris Métro).

Philip II

Seal of Philip II. The legend reads:
phillipvs dei gratia francorvm rex
("Philip, by the grace of God, king of the Franks")

Reign18 September 1180 –
14 July 1223
Coronation1 November 1179 (as co-king)
PredecessorLouis VII
SuccessorLouis VIII
Born21 August 1165
Gonesse, France
Died14 July 1223(1223-07-14) (aged 57)
Mantes-la-Jolie, France
Burial

Basilica of St Denis

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HouseCapet
FatherLouis VII of France
MotherAdela of Champagne

Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.

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