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Which province did Philip VI buy in 1349?

  • Alsace

  • Brittany

  • Burgundy

  • Dauphiné

Answer

In 1349, Philip VI bought the province of Dauphiné from Humbert II, the last Dauphin. This was a significant acquisition for the French crown, as it gave them control over a large area of territory in the southeast of France. The province was strategically important, as it provided a buffer between France and the Holy Roman Empire.
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