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With what English king did Philip V's relations deteriorate?

  • Henry II

  • Richard I

  • Edward II

  • John

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The strained relationship between Philip V and Edward II stemmed from Edward's perceived favoritism towards his courtiers, particularly Piers Gaveston, which irked the French king. This favoritism led to a decline in Anglo-French relations and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Despenser War in 1321, further exacerbating tensions between the two rulers.
Sovereign, Strategist, and Successor: Unravel the Tale of Philip V of France

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