WI: Earlier End of the Direct Capets

Phillip II of France was the only son of King Louis VII of France, born on 21 August 1165. However, in 1178, while on a hunting trip with his family, he was separated from the rest of the people he was with, and got lost. After unsuccessfully attempting to find his way back home for a day, he contacted a high fever from being out in the cold without any nourishment. Thankfully for the Capets, he was found by a peasant and survived the fever, becoming King of France on the death of Louis VII. So, what would happen if Phillip II dies from the fever in 1178?
 
The next in line would be Louis VII's brother, Robert I, Count of Dreux. If he becomes King (as Robert II most likely), I dunno what would happen really. He'll only be king for eight years and would be succeeded by his son as Robert III. And even then, I dunno how much that would change in the long haul.
 
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The next in line would be Louis VII's brother, Robert I, Count of Dreux. If he becomes King (as Robert II most likely), I dunno what would happen really. He'll only be king for eight years and would be succeeded by his son as Robert III. And even then, I dunno how much that would change in the long haul.

I could see Henry of Champagne and Theobald of Blois contesting since they have sons through Louis's daughters.
Remember "Salic" law is not established at this point.
 
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