Saint Louis — Erosophia Encyclopedia

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Saint Louis — King of France from 1226 to 1270, canonised in 1297, died before Tunis

King at twelve under his mother’s regency, he reigned forty-three years and made royal justice a recourse rather than a privilege. He went twice on crusade, failed twice, and died of disease beneath the walls of an African city. (Editorial synthesis)

Saint Louis was born on 25 April 1214 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

Saint Louis was born in Poissy. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

Saint Louis died on 25 August 1270 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

Saint Louis died in Tunis. (source: Larousse)

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