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Philip I Accedes to the French Throne as a Minor in 1060
In August 1060, after Henry I's death, his young son Philip I inherited the French throne at about seven;…
Timeline
- 1060Paris · Île-de-FranceAfter Henry I's death, his young son Philip I legally inherited the French throne, becoming the fourth Capetian king, but was too young to govern independently.
- 1060Paris · Île-de-FranceQueen Mother Anne of Kiev and Count Baldwin V of Flanders were established as joint regents, handling military, diplomatic, and court affairs while maintaining a fragile balance among powerful vassals such as Normandy and Anjou.
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Philip I, king of France https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philip-I-king-of-France