April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314
Called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314. By virtue of his marriage with Joan I of Navarre, he was also King of Navarre as Philip I from 1284 to 1305, as well as Count of Champagne. Although Philip was known as handsome, hence the epithet le Bel, his rigid and inflexible personality gained him (from friend and foe alike) other nicknames, such as the Iron King (French: le Roi de fer). His fierce opponent Bernard Saisset, bishop of Pamiers, said of him: “he is neither man nor beast. He is a statue.”
He is a “super-Plantagenet” – even taller than Edward and gorgeous. Blond ringlets and blue eyes. He was immensely strong. Made guests drink water colored with wine, only 3 dishes. Dessert was always fruit from royal estates.