Philippe VI de Valois, king of France and the Oriflamme standard at the bvattle of Crécy

Philippe VI of Valois, born in 1293, was the first king of the Valois dynasty. He ascended the French throne in 1328, succeeding Charles IV. As king, Philip VI was challenged by Edward III of England, who claimed rights to the French throne. The conflict broke out in 1337 between the two sides, bringing the kingdoms of France and England into the Hundred Years' War. Miles de Noyers known as “le Grand”, born around 1271 and died September 21, 13501, lord of Noyers, Chablis and Vendeuvre, purchas