hilip I (1052-1108), king of France, began
to reign in 1060. Before his death Philip had annexed Vexin and
Valois, and had purchased Bourges; he had also given Vermandois
to his brother Hugh. [The Home University Encyclopedia, 1946]hilip I (1052-1108), king of France, began
to reign in 1060. Before his death Philip had annexed Vexin and
Valois, and had purchased Bourges; he had also given Vermandois
to his brother Hugh. [The Home University Encyclopedia, 1946]
Philip I (of France) (1052-1108), king of France (1060-1108), the eldest son of Henry I, king of France. The first six years of his reign were spent under the regency of his mother and his uncle. Philip's reign was troubled by many clashes with his powerful vassals, particularly in Normandy, but he succeeded in enlarging his dominions. Philip was excommunicated in 1095 because he had repudiated his wife, Bertha of Holland, and married Bertrada, the wife of the count of Anjou. [Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia]
