Louis IX

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

Saint Louis (Louis IX)

Born 25 April 1214
Poissy, France
Died 25 August 1270 (aged 56)
Tunis, Tunisia
Spouse Margaret of Provence (m. 1234)

9 children

  • Isabella, Queen of Navarre
  • Louis
  • Philip III, King of France
  • John Tristan, Count of Valois
  • Peter I, Count of Alençon
  • Blanche, Infanta of Castile
  • Margaret, Duchess of Brabant
  • Robert, Count of Clermont
  • Agnes, Duchess of Burgundy

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”.