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Philippe I ruled for 21 years, which was a period of awakening for France. The nobles showed signs of discontency, which Philippe tried to compensate by giving titles away, and exploiting the Duchies of Aquitane, Poitou, Gascogne, Berry and Auvergne to different dynasties like the Bourgogne or Anjou family. Philippe's economical path caused increasment for a time, but economic depression in the long term. He had two sons, Philippe and Hugues, from whom Philippe died at the age of three, in 1072
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As son of Philippe I, he was a most controversial person. As king, he was known for being a tyrannical, arbitrary and greedy ruler. His actions caused a massive uprising in 1092 (which ended in status quo) and between 1106 and 1107, when he was deposed by Simon, brother of the duke of Burgundy. Hugues later was seen as a good ruler deposed by tyrannical nobles, thanks to Jean de Montbar and Charles Lauedac. Hugues also wrote some poems which was gathered in the Book of Doom (c. 1480-1510.)
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Simon was the brother of Henry I of Burgundy. After the nobles officially deposed Hugues II, Simon was elected on 7th December. Simon tried to increase his family's influence and revert the economical depression caused by Philippe I. Simon also created the noble council, which had good opinion between the nobility, although later turned against him. In 1114, Duke Geoffrey IV of Anjou and Poitou rebelled against him. They fought a battle at Belliéme, where Simon died along with his son, Robert.