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PHILIP IV

Philip IV was a king of France. He was born in 1268 and died in 1314. He ascended the throne in 1285 and like Philip II was resourceful and unscrupulous. Early in his reign he endeavoured to out England from Gascony and Aquitaine, but was foiled by Edward I. Later when Edward I formed a league, including the king of Ragon, the duke of Brittany, and the counts of Flanders, Holland, Hainault, Savoy and Bar, Philip IV's reply was to form an allegiance with Scotland.
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