About Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans
Lived 1336 – 1375 (aged 39). Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans was an aristocrat.
Philip of Orléans (1 July 1336 – 1 September 1375) was a Duke of Orléans, Touraine, and Count of Valois, the fifth son of King Philip VI of France but they had no children.
Philip had two natural sons; one of them, Louis d'Orléans, became Bishop of Poitiers and Bishop of Beauvais. He also had a natural daughter, Marie d'Orléans, who married Gédéon V of Beauvilliers.
As a consequence of the Treaty of Brétigny, he served some time as a hostage in England for the good behavior of his brother King John II of France, when he was temporarily released.
The Duke of Orléans died in 1375 without any legitimate issue. His title and lands returned to the royal domain of France.
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Who was Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans?
son of King Philipp VI of France
When was Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans born?
Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans was born on 1 July 1336 in Vincennes.
When did Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans die?
Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans died on 1 September 1375 in Orléans.
What was Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans's occupation?
Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans was an aristocrat.
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