France By emyankovich Jan 17, 1000 France was divided into 47 feudal territories Period: Jan 17, 1180 to Jan 17, 1223 Philip II or Philip Augustus started his rule Jan 17, 1204 Philip II seized Normandy from King John Period: Jan 17, 1226 to Jan 17, 1270 France’s central gov. became even stronger during the reign of Philip II’s grandson, Louis IX Period: Jan 17, 1285 to Jan 17, 1314 Philip IV ruled Jan 17, 1302 Philip IV was in a quarrel with the Pope About the priest paying taxes Jan 17, 1328 Hugh Carpet succeeded Louis the Sluggar Mar 2, 2022 Louis the Sluggard died