Philip III the Good

Duke of Burgundy from 1419 to 1467 (1396-1467)
Person human Q239337
Philip III the Good
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Summary

Philip III the Good was born on July 31, 1396[1], in Dijon[2]. He died on June 15, 1467[3], in Bruges[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,559 views/month, #6,627 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Champmol[8]
  • Father: John the Fearless[9]
  • Mother: Margaret of Bavaria[10]
  • Spouse: Michelle of Valois[11], Bonne of Artois[12], Isabella of Portugal, Duchess of Burgundy[13]
  • Child: Charles the Bold[14], David of Burgundy[15], Anthony, bastard of Burgundy[16], Philip of Burgundy[17], Corneille of Burgundy[18], Anna of Burgundy[19], Raphael de Mercatellis[20], Baudouin de Bourgogne[21], Mary of Burgundy[22], Cornelia of Burgundy[23], Jodocus of Burgundy[24], Catherine bâtarde de Bourgogne[25], Yolande bâtarde de Bourgogne[26], Q135269661[27]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[28]
  • Position held: monarch[29]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[30]
  • Member of: Den Boeck[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Family: House of Valois-Burgundy[33]
  • Noble title: Duke of Burgundy[34], count of Burgundy[35], Count of Flanders[36], Duke of Brabant[37]
  • Commons category: Philip III, Duke of Burgundy[38]
  • Unmarried partner: Marie de Belleval[39], Jeanne de Presles[40], Catherine of Thieffries[41], NN[42], Céline de Harlay[43]
  • Participated in conflict: Hundred Years' War[44]
  • Given name: Philippe[45]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Philip the Good (Duke of Burgundy)[46]
  • Commons gallery: Philip the Good[47]
  • Relative: Philip II, Count of Nevers[48], Adolph of Cleves, Lord of Ravenstein[49]
  • Depicted by: Portrait of Philip the Good (van der Weyden)[50]

Why It Matters

Philip III the Good has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 90 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Philip III the Good born?

Philip III the Good was born in Dijon[2].

Where did Philip III the Good die?

Philip III the Good died in Bruges[4].

Who were Philip III the Good's parents?

Philip III the Good's father was John the Fearless[9]. Philip III the Good's mother was Margaret of Bavaria[10].

Who was Philip III the Good married to?

Philip III the Good's spouses include Michelle of Valois[11], Bonne of Artois[12], and Isabella of Portugal, Duchess of Burgundy[13].

What did Philip III the Good do for work?

Philip III the Good worked as a military personnel[5] and politician[6].

What awards did Philip III the Good receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[30].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [28] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  40. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [1] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  49. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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