Louis IX

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King of France

In office
November 8, 1226 - August 25, 1270
Preceded by  |  Louis VIII
Succeeded by  |  Philip III

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Born  |  April 25, 1214
Poissy, France
Died  |  August 25, 1270
Tunisia

Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis was king of France from 1226 until his death in 1270.

He is remembered as a king who was fair in justice and was sometimes asked to settle conflicts. He has been called “the ideal Christian ruler”.