When was Philip II of France born and who were his parents?
Philip II of France was born in Gonesse on the 21st of August 1165, the son of Louis VII and Adela of Champagne.
Questions about Philip II of France
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What territories did Philip II of France acquire to expand the royal demesne?
Philip II of France acquired the County of Amiens in 1185 and purchased Clermont-en-Beauvaisis in 1218 following the death of Robert I, Count of Alençon in 1219. He also obtained the city and county of Alençon after Robert's death.
How many knights and sergeants could Philip II of France muster by the end of his reign?
Towards the end of his reign, Philip II of France could muster approximately 3,000 knights, 9,000 sergeants, and 6,000 urban militiamen. Thousands more foot sergeants joined these forces as needed.
Why did Philip II of France expel Jews from the royal demesne in 1182?
Philip II of France expelled all Jews from the royal demesne in April 1182 to enrich the French crown through ransoms and confiscation of goods. These measures proved profitable with ransoms alone bringing in 15,000 marks.
When did Philip II of France win the Battle of Bouvines and what was the outcome?
Opposing armies discovered proximity near Bouvines close to Lille on the 27th of July 1214 during a battle that resulted in the capture of Count Ferdinand and the flight of Imperial troops. Philip returned to Paris triumphant while Otto IV retreated to Harzburg castle soon overthrown as Holy Roman Emperor replaced by Frederick II.