Philip VI (French: Philippe; c. 1293 â€" 22 August 1350), called the
Fortunate (French: le Fortuné) and of Valois, was the first King of
France from the House of Valois. He reigned from 1328 until his
death.Philip's reign was dominated by the consequences of a succession
dispute. When King Charles IV died in 1328, the nearest male relative
was his nephew Edward III of England, but the French nobility
preferred Charles's paternal cousin Philip. At first, Edward seemed to
accept Philip's succession, but he pressed his claim to the throne of
France after a series of disagreements with Philip. The result was the
beginning of the Hundred Years' War in 1337.Philip's reign was
dominated by the consequences of a succession dispute. When King
Charles IV died in 1328, the nearest male relative was his nephew
Edward III of England, but the French nobility preferred Charles's
paternal cousin Philip. At first, Edward seemed to accept Philip's
succession, but he pressed his claim to the throne of France after a
series of disagreements with Philip. The result was the beginning of
the Hundred Years' War in 1337.After initial successes at sea,
Philip's navy was annihilated at the Battle of Sluys in 1340, ensuring
that the war would occur on the continent. The English took another
decisive advantage at the Battle of Crécy (1346), while the Black
Death struck France, further destabilizing the country.In 1349, Philip
VI bought the Dauphiné from its ruined ruler Humbert II and entrusted
the government of this province to his grandson Charles. Philip VI
died in 1350 and was succeeded by his son John II, the Good. Philip VI of France Top Movies & Young Movies