Title

Philip VI

Caption

Philip VI (1293-1350) king of France from 1328. First French king of house of Valois. Edward III of England disputed his claim to throne, as a result the Hundred Years War between France and England began in 1337.
Copperplate engraving.

Date

14th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07111_009585P

License type

Rights managed

Available size

23,1Mb (2,9Mb) / 7,6in x 11,8in / 2283 x 3543 (300dpi)

Keywords

King France First Valois Capetian Edward England Dispute Protest Contestation Throne Succession Hundred Years War Beginning Capetian dynasty Capetian dynasty House of Valois