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Crown of Thorns
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
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Crown of Thorns. One of the instruments of Christ's passion. Its supposed preservation is first mentioned in the 5th cent. In 1239 the relic then at
Constantinople came into the hands of
Louis IX of France, who built the
Sainte-Chapelle to house it.
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The crusades of St Louis.(King Louis IX of France)(includes bibliography)
Magazine article from: History Today; 5/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...the site of ancient Carthage, died Louis IX, the saintly king of France and crusader...French realm. Shortly afterwards, Louis received extreme unction and had himself...history of the crusading movement, for Louis' expedition to Tunis proved to be...
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CHURCH AND CRUSADE: FREDERICK II AND LOUIS IX
Magazine article from: The Catholic Historical Review; 4/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...under the control of secular rulers. Frederick II and Louis IX, though often contrasted, shared a common view of their...By focusing on the approaches taken by Frederick II and Louis IX, I believe we can gain a much better understanding of...
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Sierra Sun Editions, Inc. Continues the Popular ``Huddle'' Series With ``Huddle IX'', The NFL Champion St. Louis Rams.
Business Wire; 4/11/2000; 700+ words
; ...of the NFL Champion St. Louis Rams. With an offensive...championship. "Huddle IX" is a limited edition...art collectors. "Huddle IX" is a continuation of...the first time the St. Louis Rams have been featured...greatness, and `Huddle IX' is a fantastic commemorative...
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Title IX appears to be headed for an overhaul.(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 1/9/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...Byline: Susan C. Thomson ST. LOUIS _ In 1972, neither Washington...volleyball and basketball. Title IX _ the 1972 measure that mandated...and Washington U. The Title IX years have seen an explosion...30 years on the books, Title IX appears headed for an overhaul...
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Plaintiffs are using Title IX in campus sexual assault cases.(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 7/10/2002; ; 700+ words
; ST. LOUIS _ In the fall semester of 1998...university of violating Title IX _ federal legislation barring...people might associate Title IX with equal rights for female...lawyers say suing under Title IX is a legal strategy that will...
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Gaposchkin, M. Cecilia: The Making of Saint Louis: Kingship, Sanctity, and Crusade in the Later Middle Ages.(Book review)
Magazine article from: History: Review of New Books; 9/22/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...illuminating and engaging account of Louis IX's elevation to sainthood. It is...and the composition of two Lives of Louis IX, written by Geoffrey of Beaulieu...manuscripts, sermons on the life of Louis IX, and sermons misidentified as such...
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An Arch Look; The St. Louis You Don't Know
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 7/2/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...dwelling people lived in and around St. Louis upward of 4,000 years ago. The city was...Rene Auguste Chouteau and was named for King Louis IX of France, the patron saint of then-reigning Louis XV. In 1804, St. Louis was chosen as the...
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The timeless charm of Bay St. Louis.(Bay St. Louis is situated on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Mississippi Magazine; 7/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...500 locals and visitors alike, the town of Bay St. Louis has always been a source of tranquil moods as well...This beach haven was originally known as Bay St. Louis after King Louis IX, but a Spanish land grant to Thomas Shields in 1789...
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French grands motets and their use at the Chapelle Royale from Louis XIV to Louis XVI
Magazine article from: Musical Times; 7/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...today. These buildings were consecrated to Saint Louis, that is to say Louis IX of France, the French monarchy's crusader king...Chapel, which was located in front of the kitchens in Louis XIII's north wing, was built by Louis Le Vau in...
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The Importance of Ports; St. Louis
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 3/26/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...the site of the 1904 World's Fair. The St. Louis Art Museum, perched atop Art Hill, is housed...stands the 47-foot equestrian statue of St. Louis IX, the Crusader, after whom St. Louis-founded by the French in 1764 as a fur-trading...
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Louis IX
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Louis IX Louis IX (1214-1270), or St. Louis, was king of France from 1226 to 1270. One of the greatest French kings, he consolidated the Crown's control over the great lords, proved his passion for justice, and went on two crusades...
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Louis IX, St
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
Louis IX, St (1214–70), King of France...however, the crusaders were routed and Louis taken prisoner. He returned to France in...Tunis. A man of austere and prayerful life, Louis embodied the highest ideals of medieval kingship...
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Saint Louis
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...LaClede for a fur-trading post. To honor Louis XV of France, it was named for his "name" saint, Louis IX of France. Transferred to the Spanish in...other lands of the Louisiana Purchase . St. Louis, the gateway to the Missouri valley and...
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Louis
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Louis the name of eighteen kings of France, etymologically representing...the Franks was seen as founder of the French kingdom. St Louis (1214–70), king of France (as Louis IX , from 1226), built the Sainte Chapelle in Paris as a...
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Rulers of France since 987
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...VIII, son of Philip II, 1223-26 Louis IX (Saint Louis), son of Louis VIII...70 Philip III (the Bold), son of Louis IX, 1270-85 Philip IV (the Fair...IV (of Navarre), descendant of Louis IX, 1589-1610 Louis XIII, son of...
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