Philip I | |
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Count of Flanders | |
Born | 1143 |
Died | 1 August 1191 Acre |
Noble family | House of Alsace |
Spouse(s) | Elisabeth of Vermandois Theresa of Portugal |
Issue | Thierry of Flanders (ill.) |
Father | Thierry, Count of Flanders |
Mother | Sibylla of Anjou |
Philip I (1143 – 1 August 1191), commonly known as Philip of Alsace, was count of Flanders from 1168 to 1191. During his rule Flanders prospered economically. He took part in two crusades and died of disease in the Holy Land.