Why was King Philip IV of France known as "Philip the Fair"?

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2006-11-23 13:29:27 · 4 answers · asked by Jonathan P 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

He was considered good looking....although I have seen his portraits and think uhh...maybe if you live in an age where most ppl don't have teeth!

2006-11-23 13:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋

Philip IV was nicknamed the Fair because of his handsome appearance.

2006-11-23 13:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Philip IV (1268-1314) was called "the Fair" because he was considered the handsomest man of his time.

2006-11-23 14:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Aussies-Online 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It doesn t mean he s a good person, reasonable, or just, but his complexion is fair

2017-03-31 13:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph Jefferson Forbes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋