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Louis IX

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Louis IX or Saint Louis, 1214-70, king of France (1226-70), son and successor of Louis VIII. His mother, Blanche of Castile , was regent during his minority (1226-34), and her regency probably lasted even after Louis reached his majority; she was his chief adviser until her death. During the early years of the reign, the queen mother suppressed several revolts of the great nobles, led by Pierre Mauclerc ( Peter I ), duke of Brittany, and supported by Duke Raymond VII of Toulouse and King Henry III of England. In 1240-43, Louis subdued new revolts in S France, securing the submission... Read more
Louis IX
Louis IX Louis IX (1214-1270), or St. Louis, was king of...and Blanche of Castile, the half-Spanish Louis IX grew up to be a tall, handsome, blond...until Louis could accept active rule at 21. Louis IX accepted his responsibilities as king with... Read more
Louis IX, St
Louis IX, St (1214–70), King of France from...1250, 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... Read more

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