Noun
king of France who founded the Valois dynasty; his dispute with Edward III over his succession led to the Hundred Years' War (1293-1350)
Source: WordNetAt the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War in 1337 he allied with King Philip VI of France and even was governor of Languedoc from 30 November 1338 to November 1340. Source: Internet
He ignored truces with England and was determined to stand by his ally Philip VI during the early years of the Hundred Years' War. Source: Internet
In 1346, after more Scottish raids, Philip VI appealed for a counter invasion of England in order to relieve the English stranglehold on Calais. Source: Internet
Instead, they upheld the rights of Philip IV's nephew, King Philip VI (an agnatic descendant of the House of France ), thereby setting the stage for the Hundred Years' War ( see family tree below ). Source: Internet
Prompted by this invasion, Philip VI of France announced that he intended to aid the Scots by every means in his power, and that he had a large fleet and army preparing to invade both England and Scotland. Source: Internet