Louis IX | |
King of France
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In office November 8, 1226 – August 25, 1270 | |
Preceded by | Louis VIII |
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Succeeded by | Philip III |
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”.