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1214
Birthday of Louis IX
Louis IX was born in the castle of Poissy, in France on April 25, 1214.Wikipedia -
Period: Apr 25, 1214 to Nov 29, 1226
His youth
From a great rider, he learned horseback riding, subtleties and hunting. Tutors taught him the Bible, geography, and ancient literature. Blanche de Castille, his mother, taught him to be an accomplished Christian. But Louis was a very turbulent teenager.Brittanica -
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Apr 11, 1226
Treaty of Paris
On April 11, 1226, Louis IX ended the Albigensian revolt by imposing the Treaty of Paris.Brittanica -
Nov 8, 1226
Death of his father
Louis IX's father, Louis VIII, in wanting to suppress the Albigensian revolt, died in Montpensier on November 8, 1226. Louis is only 12 years old. Brittanica -
1234
Marriage of Louis IX
When the regency of Blanche of Castile ends, it is time for Louis IX to marry. He married Marguerite, daughter of Raymond Bérangère IV who was a count of Provence. Marguerite was very beautiful.Brittanica -
Period: 1248 to 1250
His first crusade
In 1248, he went on a crusade but it failed.Wikipedia -
Period: 1270 to 1270
His second crusade
In 1270, he returned to the crusade.Wikipedia -
Jul 25, 1270
Death of Louis IX
Louis IX died during the eighth crusade of plague, dysentery and typhus in Tunis on August 25, 1270.Wikipedia -
Jul 11, 1297
Canonisation of Saint Louis
On August 11, 1297, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII under the name of Saint Louis of France and since then, everyone has called him Saint Louis.Wikipedia
