Philip the Good
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Middle Ages
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Patrons, Mentors, Aristocracy, Aristocrats, Nobles
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History
Article abstract: Despite his failure to build a unified state between France and the German states, Philip created sound administrative policies throughout his territories and established one of the most brilliant and cultured courts in Europe.
Early Life
Philip the Good was the third of four Valois dukes of Burgundy and the ablest among them. He was born in the ducal capital of Burgundy on July 31, 1396, the son of Duke John the Fearless and Margaret of Bavaria. Reared in wealthy circumstances, he was fascinated by the courtly manners of chivalry and...
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