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Philip II Augustus — King of France from 1180 to 1223, victor of Bouvines
He took Normandy from the Plantagenets, won the battle that made him Europe’s most powerful lord, and gave the kingdom officials in place of vassals. (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded office of Philip II Augustus: throne of France (from 1180 (Julian calendar) to 14 July 1223 (Julian calendar), his death). (source: Larousse)
Philip II Augustus was born on 21 August 1165 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Philip II Augustus was born in Paris. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Philip II Augustus died on 14 July 1223 (Julian calendar). (source: Larousse)
Philip II Augustus died in Mantes. (source: Larousse)
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