Philip II, byname Philip Augustus, French Philippe Auguste, (born August 21, 1165, Paris, France—died July 14, 1223, Mantes), the first of the great Capetian kings ... read more
If King Philip II died in 1185, there would be many major changes. The monarchs after him would most likely still be titled King of the Franis, as Philip became the first King of France in 1190. He also would've not been given the suffix 'Augustus.' The crown would not have passed to Philip's sisters. read more
Byname PHILIP AUGUSTUS, French PHILIPPE AUGUSTE, the first of the great Capetian kings of medieval France (reigned 1179-1223), who gradually reconquered the French territories held by the kings of England and also furthered the royal domains northward into Flanders and southward into Languedoc. read more