Definition

Proper noun: - A King of France: Philip of Valois refers to Philip VI, the first king of France from the House of Valois. He reigned from 1328 to 1350. His accession, following the death of his cousin Charles IV without a direct male heir, was contested by Edward III of England, an event that was a major catalyst for the Hundred Years' War.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Philip of Valois was crowned king in 1328.
  • The claim of Edward III challenged the legitimacy of Philip of Valois.
  • Historians study the reign of Philip of Valois to understand the war's origins.

Advanced Usage

• "The succession of Philip of Valois": This phrase specifically refers to the historical event and controversy surrounding his rise to the French throne, which bypassed Edward III's claim through female lineage.
  • The succession of Philip of Valois established the Salic Law as a fundamental principle of the French monarchy.

Variants and Related Words

• Philip VI: The standard regnal name and most common synonym.
• House of Valois: The royal dynasty he founded, which ruled France from 1328 to 1589.
• The Hundred Years' War: The prolonged conflict with England that began during his reign.

Synonyms

• Philip VI of France: The precise historical identifier.

Related Phrases

• The Valois claim: Refers to the legal and dynastic argument used to justify Philip's kingship over the English Plantagenet claim.
  • The Valois claim was based on the exclusion of women from the line of succession.

Noun

1. king of France who founded the Valois dynasty; his dispute with Edward III over his succession led to the Hundred Years' War (1293-1350)