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Philip of France (1116–1131)

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Philip
Dauphin of France
Tenure29 August 1116 — 13 October 1131
Born(1116-08-29)29 August 1116
Paris, Kingdom of France
Died13 October 1131(1131-10-13) (aged 15)
Paris, Kingdom of France
Burial16 October 1131
HouseCapet
FatherLouis VI of France
MotherAdélaide de Maurienne
ReligionRoman Catholicism

Philip of France, Dauphin of France (French: Philippe; 29 August 1116 — 13 October 1131) was the eldest son and child of King Louis VI of France and his second wife, Adélaide de Maurienne. As a son of the king, Philip was a fils de France. As heir apparent, he became the Dauphin of France immediately after his birth. Philip was riding his horse when a black boar ran into the horse, making Philip fall off the horse and broke his collarbone and suffered a fractured skull and died on 13 October predeceasing his father. He is buried in Saint Denis Basilica.