General Notes

Philip V (of France), called The Tall (circa 1294-1322), king of France
(1317-22), the second son of King Philip IV. He became regent for his infant
nephew John, king of France, and after the death of John proclaimed himself
king. In 1320, at the conclusion of the war against Flanders begun during the
reign of Philip IV, France acquired some Flemish territory. Philip frequently
convoked the Estates-General. He made administrative reforms and attempted to
unify coinage, weights, and measures but encountered strong opposition in the
Estates-General. He imposed heavy fines on Jews. Philip died without a male
heir.