The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Philip IV of France
Also known as Philip the Fair, King Philip IV of France
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 300
A king whose political maneuvers against papal authority reveal the tensions between temporal and spiritual power in medieval Europe.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 300
- Books
- 1
Philip IV of France, known as Philip the Fair, opposed Pope Boniface VIII in a conflict that would reshape the relationship between French monarchy and the papacy. His enterprise against the Pope was notably directed by the Colonna family, marking a significant moment in the struggle between royal and ecclesiastical authority.
Description
A middle-aged man of royal French appearance, distinguished by his fair complexion and the formal attire of medieval kingship. His presence carries the authority of French royal tradition and the weight of political confrontation.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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