The Tour de Nesle affair
In 1314 Philip IV accused two of his daughters-in-law, Margaret and Blanche of Burgundy, of adultery with two knights. The knights were tortured and executed, and the princesses were shaved and imprisoned.
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Philip IV of France
1268–1314 · Capet
King of France from 1285 to 1314. Born at Fontainebleau. Died at Fontainebleau.
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Reigned
| 1284–1305 | King of Navarre (Iure uxoris) |
| 1285–1314 | King of France |
Also held: Duke of Normandy · King of Navarre
The Templar's curse
Philip IV had the Templar grand master Jacques de Molay burned in Paris in March 1314. An eyewitness said Molay told the crowd God would avenge them. Pope Clement V and Philip both died within the year, and Philip's three sons all died by 1328.
Family
- Father
- Philip III of France
- Mother
- Isabella of Aragon
- Married
- Joan I of Navarre 1284
- Children (4)
- Louis X of France 1289
Philip V of France 1293
Charles IV of France 1294
Isabella of France 1295 - Siblings (4)
- Charles of Valois 1270
Louis of Evreux 1276
Blanche of France, Duchess of Austria 1278
Margaret of France 1282
Related to
- Philip IV of France was the 15× great-grandson of Charlemagne.
- Philip IV of France was the 16× great-grandfather of Victoria.
- Philip IV of France was the 10× great-grandfather of Louis XIV of France.