Philip II of France

Philip II of France (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.

 Early life 

Philip was born on August 21st 1165. He was the son of Louis VII of France 'Louis The Younger' (1120-1180) and Adèle of Champagne. Philip was called at his birth 'Dieudonne' (meaning God-given), because he was the son that his father had longed for, for nearly 30 years.

 Ascension and early reign 

Louis VII died in 1180 at the age of 60, this meant Philip was now King Philip II of France at the age of only 15.

Though he was just a teenager, Philip quickly showed that a competent and ambitious King.

Category:Kings of France
Category:1165 births
Category:1223 deaths