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'''Philip II''', named '''Philip Augustus''' (French: ''Philippe Auguste''; | | image=Wiki noimage.jpg | ||
| birth=21 August 1165<br />{{Wiki|Gonesse}}, [[Kingdom of France]] | |||
| death=14 July 1223 {{c|aged 57}}<br />{{Wiki|Mantes-la-Jolie}}, Kingdom of France | |||
| species=[[Human]] | |||
| affiliates=Kingdom of France}} | |||
'''Philip II''', named '''Philip Augustus''' (French: ''Philippe Auguste''; 1165 – 1223), was King of [[France]] from 1180 to his death and the first to hold that title. | |||
During the late 12th century, Philip established different markets and fairs in what was called Les Champeaux, which would later evolve into [[Les Halles]]. He would also inaugurate the [[Louvre]] as a [[Forts|fortress]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> While at {{Wiki|Anglo-French | ==Biography== | ||
Philip II commanded the [[French Army]] during the [[Siege of Acre]] where he aided the [[Crusaders]]. When the city fell in July 1191, Philip along with [[Leopold V, Duke of Austria]] abruptly left the [[Jerusalem|Holy Land]] with their armies, leaving [[Richard I of England]] solely in command of the remaining expeditionary forces.<ref name="Walk Through">''[[Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)]]'' – Chapter 1: The Third Crusade</ref> | |||
During the late 12th century, Philip established different markets and fairs in what was called Les Champeaux, which would later evolve into [[Les Halles]]. He would also inaugurate the [[Louvre]] as a [[Forts|fortress]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> While at {{Wiki|Anglo-French War (1213–1214)|war}} with King [[John, King of England|John of England]], Philip employed [[Eustace the Monk]] as a [[Mercenaries|mercenary]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' – [[??? (15)]]</ref> | |||
==Legacy== | |||
During the [[French Revolution]], the French official [[Charles Brulay]] stole Philip's hair and sold it at auction.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity - [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Database: Dom Poirier's List]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' {{1stm}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Dead Kings]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:19, 21 December 2025
Philip II, named Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste; 1165 – 1223), was King of France from 1180 to his death and the first to hold that title.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Philip II commanded the French Army during the Siege of Acre where he aided the Crusaders. When the city fell in July 1191, Philip along with Leopold V, Duke of Austria abruptly left the Holy Land with their armies, leaving Richard I of England solely in command of the remaining expeditionary forces.[1]
During the late 12th century, Philip established different markets and fairs in what was called Les Champeaux, which would later evolve into Les Halles. He would also inaugurate the Louvre as a fortress.[2] While at war with King John of England, Philip employed Eustace the Monk as a mercenary.[3]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
During the French Revolution, the French official Charles Brulay stole Philip's hair and sold it at auction.[4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (mentioned only)
- Dead Kings (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868) – Chapter 1: The Third Crusade
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Pirates – ??? (15)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity - Dead Kings – Database: Dom Poirier's List