Philippe I of France
king of the Franks from 1060 to 1108
1052 — 1108
Quick Facts
Profession
king of the Franks from 1060 to 1108
Born
May 29, 1052
Died
1108 (age ~56)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
monarch
FranceBorn in Champagne-et-FontaineDied in Melun
1052
Born in Champagne-et-Fontaine (1052-05-29)
1060
Positionking of Franks (1060–1108)
1108
Died in Melun
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Philip I, called the Amorous, was King of the Franks from 1060 to 1108. His reign of nearly 48 years, like that of most of the early Capetians, was extraordinarily long for the time. The monarchy began a modest recovery from the low it had reached during the reign of his father, Henry I, and he added the Vexin region and the viscountcy of Bourges to his royal domaine.
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Who is Philippe I of France?+
Philip I, called the Amorous, was King of the Franks from 1060 to 1108. His reign of nearly 48 years, like that of most of the early Capetians, was extraordinarily long for the time. The monarchy began a modest recovery from the low it had reached during the reign of his father, Henry I, and he adde
What does the name Philippe mean?+
The name Philippe means "a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre". It is of French origin.
When was Philippe I of France born?+
Philippe I of France was born on May 29, 1052.
When did Philippe I of France die?+
Philippe I of France died in 1108, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre
The name Philippe is of French origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre". It is traditionally a male name.
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Philippe — May 29, 1052
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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