Louis IX
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Middle Ages
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles, Crusades, Catholic Church, Catholics, Saints, Prophets
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History
Article abstract: Louis IX reformed and centralized the French government and judiciary and increased the prestige of the royal house of France through his saintly life.
Early Life
Louis IX was born at Poissy, near Paris, the son of the Crown Prince of France, Louis the Lion. His grandfather, Philip Augustus (Philip II), a contemporary of Richard I the Lion-Hearted, was still vigorous and ruled until Louis was nine years old. In 1214, the year of Louis’ birth, Philip won at Bouvines over John of England and annexed the French territories of the English...
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