Philip II, also known as Philip Augustus, was King of France from 1180 to 1223. His predecessors had been known as kings of the Franks, but from 1190 onward, Philip became the first French monarch to style himself "King of France". The only son of King Louis VII and his third wife, Adela of Champagne, he was originally nicknamed 'God-given' because he was a first son and born late in his father's life. Philip was given the epithet "Augustus" by the chronicler Rigord for having extended the crown lands of France so remarkably.
Philip II, king of France (born 1165)
On July 14, in the year 1223, Philip II, king of France (born 1165). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 14, one of 267 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Philip II of France. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on July 14, 1223 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 11 June 2026.
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