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Louis VIII of France
Louis VIII, nicknamed The Lion, was King of France from 1223 to 1226. As a prince, he invaded England on 21 May 1216 and was excommunicated by a papal legate on 29 May 1216. On 2 June 1216, Louis was proclaimed "King of England" by rebellious barons in London, though never crowned. With the assistance of allies in England and Scotland he gained control of approximately one third of the English kin…
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politics · King of France from 1223 to 1226 · monarch · also Louis VIII of France, Louis VIII, Louis VIII, the Lion, France
Born 5 September 1187 · Died 8 November 1226 · Q165284
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The Guardian: Hundreds arrested on suspicion of arson in France as wildfires rage across Europe
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The Guardian: ‘In the heatwaves, it’s crucial’: the fight to save France’s rural swimming pools
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The Guardian: Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal
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1226· 1 entry
Died 1226-11-08.
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Career landmark: King of France (1223–1226).
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Born 1187-09-05.
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