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Who is Philip II of France?

  • First French Prime Minister

  • English Monarch

  • Spanish King

  • King of France from 1180 to 1223

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Philip II of France, also known as Philip Augustus, was the King of France from 1180 to 1223. He was the son of Louis VII of France and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Philip II was a strong and capable ruler who expanded the French kingdom and increased the power of the monarchy. He also led the French army to victory in the Battle of Bouvines in 1214.
The Reign of Philip II: Unveiling the King of France

The Reign of Philip II: Unveiling the King of France

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