Louis IX of France

King Louis IX of France or Saint Louis (April 25, 1214/1215–August 25, 1270) was King of France from 1226 until his death. Born at Poissy, France, he was a member of the Capetian dynasty and the son of King Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile.

Places named after Saint Louis

The cities of Saint Louis, Missouri, Saint-Louis du Sénégal in Senegal, Saint-Louis in Alsace, as well as Lac Saint-Louis in Quebec, and the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in California are among the many places named after the king.

Related Topics:
Saint Louis, Missouri - Saint-Louis du Sénégal - Senegal - Saint-Louis - Alsace - Lac Saint-Louis - Quebec - Mission San Luis Rey de Francia - California

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The Cathedral Saint-Louis in Versailles and the French royal Order of Saint Louis (1693-1790 and 1814-1830) were also created after the king.

Related Topics:
Versailles - Order of Saint Louis - 1693 - 1790 - 1814 - 1830

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