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PRONUNCIATION OF PHILIP THE GOOD

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHILIP THE GOOD

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WHAT DOES PHILIP THE GOOD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Philip the Good

Philip the Good

Philip the Good was Duke of Burgundy as Philip III from 1419 until his death. He was a member of a cadet line of the Valois dynasty. During his reign Burgundy reached the height of its prosperity and prestige and became a leading center of the arts. Philip is known in history for his administrative reforms, patronage of Flemish artists such as Jan van Eyck, of Franco-Flemish composers such as Gilles Binchois, and the capture of Joan of Arc. During his reign he alternated between English and French alliances in an attempt to improve his dynasty's position. As ruler of Flanders, Brabant, Limburg, Artois, Hainaut, Holland, Zeeland, Friesland and Namur, he played an important role in the history of the low countries.

Definition of Philip the Good in the English dictionary

The definition of Philip the Good in the dictionary is 1396–1467, duke of Burgundy, under whose rule Burgundy was one of the most powerful states in Europe.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHILIP THE GOOD

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Philip V
Philip VI
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Philippi
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Philippine mahogany

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHILIP THE GOOD

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Synonyms and antonyms of Philip the Good in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Philip the Good» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

菲利普好
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Felipe el Bueno
570 millions of speakers

English

Philip the Good
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फिलिप अच्छा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

فيليب جيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Филипп Добрый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Felipe, o Bom
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফিলিপ ভাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Philippe le Bon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Philip yang baik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Philipp der Gute
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フィリップグッド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

필립좋음
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Filipus sing apik
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Philip Good
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிலிப் தி குட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फिलिप द गुड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İyi Philip
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Filippo il Buono
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

FilipDobry
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Філіп Добрий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Philip cel Bun
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Philip το καλό
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Philip die Goeie
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Filip den Gode
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Philip den Gode
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHILIP THE GOOD»

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Philip the Good: The Apogee of Burgundy
Philip, who ruled from 1419 to 1467, was one of the most powerful and influential rulers of the fifteenth century.
Richard Vaughan, 2002
2
Illuminated Crusader Histories for Philip the Good of Burgundy
Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy from 1419 to 1467, distinguished himself as a patron of illuminated histories and historical romances, and as host of the most lavish entertainment of the middle ages.
Elizabeth Johnson Moodey, 2012
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Fifteenth-Century Studies
... exists in two principal versions: a verse chanson de geste of over 15,000 lines from the fourteenth century; and a prose translation completed in 1448 by Jean Wauquelin for Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. The translation, as it appears in ...
Edelgard E. DuBruck, Barbara Gusick, 2001
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The Promised Lands: The Low Countries Under Burgundian Rule, ...
Philip the Good followed a similar policy in the first years of his reign, although with a notable tactical shift in the direction of an Anglo-Burgundian alliance aimed at securing control of the French throne. In order to outmaneuver the Dauphin ...
Wim Blockmans, Walter Prevenier, Edward Peters, 2011
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Joan of Arc: Her Story
Duke John's son Philip the Good (1396- 1467; reigned from 1419) came to the ducal throne of Burgundy and one of the richest legacies in Europe at age twenty -three. Eldest son of his father's marriage to Margaret of Bavaria, he would rule his ...
Regine Pernoud, Narue-Veronique Clin, 1999
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Philip the Good
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Philip the Good KG (French: Philippe le Bon), also Philip III, Duke of Burgundy (July 31, 1396 - June 15, 1467) was Duke of Burgundy from 1419 until his death.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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The Medieval Crusade
Of even more pressing concern were the continuing problems among his Low Countries subjects. Again, it seems that Philip the Good wanted to involve them in his plans for a crusade. As mentioned, many of the letters which Charles wrote on ...
Susan Janet Ridyard, 2004
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Arts in the Court of Philip the Good, Including: Claus ...
We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. This particular book is a collaboration focused on Arts in the court of Philip the Good.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
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The memoirs of Philip de Commines. To which is added, The ...
Adolphus of Cleves, Lord of Bavestain, was the son of Adolphus, Duke of Cleves, and Mary of Burgundy, sister of Philip the Good. He married, I. Beatrice of Portugal ; and 2. Anne of Burgundy, bastard daughter of Duke Philip. He died on the ...
Philippe de Comines, Jean de Roye, sir Andrew Richard Scoble, 1855
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The memoirs of Philip de Commines, Lord of Argenton: ...
Adolphus of Cleves, Lord of Ravestain, was the son of Adolphus, Duke of Cleves, and Mary of Burgundy, sister of Philip the Good. He married, I. Beatrice of Portugal ; and 2. Anne of Burgundy, bastard daughter of Duke Philip. He died on the ...
Philippe de Commynes, Jean de Roye, Sir Andrew Richard Scoble, 1855

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHILIP THE GOOD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Philip the Good is used in the context of the following news items.
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Top 10 facts about Luxembourg
In 1443, Elisabeth, Duchess of Luxembourg, sold the country to Philip the Good of Burgundy. 5. Philip may not have been as Good as his name ... «Express.co.uk, Jun 15»
2
The Joan of Arc Nobody Knows
Castor also singles out Anne of Burgundy, sister of one of the era's more wily players, Philip the Good, and wife of the Duke of Bedford, who ... «Daily Beast, Jun 15»
3
Concerned Dumbarton residents come together to plan future for …
The cannon was built in 1449 on the orders of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy and sent by him as a gift to King James II of Scotland in 1454. «Scottish Daily Record, May 15»
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Former State Trooper Sean Murphy joins the show 4-23-15
So far another defense hasn't started their presentation to feel like he prosecution Philip the good guys winning the day so far. A pleasure I ... «WEEI.com, Apr 15»
5
The Little Black Dress: A Brief History
Fifteenth Century Duke of Normandy, Philip the Good was one of the first people of influence to do just that. Could it be that the originator of the ... «Paste Magazine, Apr 15»
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City Discovery: Beaune in the Heart of Burgundy
Nicolas Rolin, the chancellor of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, founded the Hospices as an almshouse and it remained a hospital until the ... «FranceToday.com, Mar 15»
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UK museums receive £45m of art in inheritance-tax windfall
A gloriously illustrated 15th-century manuscript, made for Philip the Good of Burgundy, a fabulously rich patron and collector, contains the only ... «The Guardian, Dec 14»
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If Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy mixed his drinks, so can you
Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy from 1419-67, would have known that trip's exact duration, as he owned both cities and was fond of travel. «New Statesman, Sep 14»
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Going Places, Near & Far....Centuries Peel Back on Walking Tour of …
Burgundy was a great and rich power during the 14th and 15th centuries, and the Dukes of Burgundy, particularly Philip the Good, were great ... «The Island Now, Aug 14»
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From Escher to world peace: 7 reasons to visit The Hague
In the 15th century, Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, held meetings with his Knights of the Golden Fleece here. His son, Charles the Bold, ... «CNN, Jul 14»

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