Philip III Becomes King of France

Date: August 25, 1270 • Location: Paris, France

Philip III became King of France following the death of his father Louis IX during the Eighth Crusade.

Philip III, called the Bold, was King of France from 1270 until his death in 1285. His father, Louis IX, died in Tunis during the Eighth Crusade. Philip, who was accompanying him, returned to France and was anointed king at Reims in 1271.