PHILIP II
1165 - 1223

Philip II was also called Philip Augustus, or Philippe Auguste in French. He was King of France 1179 - 1223. One of his greatest accomplishments was the re-capture of many French territories from the English.

Philip went on the Third Crusade.

PHILIP'S FAMILY
Philip's father was Louis VII. His mother was Adela of Champagne. In 1180, Philip married a girl named Isabella. Their son was Louis VIII. Isabella died in 1190 and Philip married Ingeborg.

ENGLISH POSSESSIONS IN FRANCE
At the time, England dominated a considerable part of France, i.e. Normandy, Maine, Anjou, Touraine, Aquitaine, and Brittany were all in English hands. Here's a map.

Philip successfully fought English kings Henry II, Richard I, and John and won back most of the French territories.

And here is the map of Philip's crusade

MAP OF EUROPE 1190
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