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  2. St. Louis IX, King of France was born at Poissy on April 25, 1214. His parents were Louis VIII, King of France and Queen Blanche of Castile. He was Capetian king of France from 1226 to 1270. He led the seventh Crusade to the Holy Land in 1248-50.

  3. Nov 28, 2008 · Neither is Louis the only warrior to become a saint. Virtually all the princes raised to the Church’s altars were warriors. Indeed, it is likely that more men in the calendar of saints soldiered than have followed any other secular profession.

  4. Aug 20, 2020 · Louis IX was the only French king to be canonized a saint by the Catholic Church. At his coronation, King Louis IX made an oath to serve as God’s anointed, as the father of his people and feudal lord of the King of Peace. Louis was different from other kings — he interpreted his kingly duties in the light of faith.

  5. Aug 27, 2021 · St. Louis IX became the King of France at the age of twelve. A kind husband, a father of eleven children, and at the same time a strict ascetic, Louis’ conduct as king was that of a real...

  6. Click to enlarge. Louis IX, Saint, King of France, son of Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile, b. at Poissy, April 25, 1215; d. near Tunis, August 25, 1270. He was eleven years of age when the death of Louis VIII made him king, and nineteen when he married Marguerite of Provence by whom he had eleven children.

  7. May 31, 2021 · The 12-year-old Louis became king in 1226 and reigned for 46 years, although his mother, the redoubtable Blanche de Castille, acted as regent at first. Louis was canonized only 30 years after his death and his piety was legendary.

  8. Feast: August 25. In Louis IX of France were united the qualities of a just and upright sovereign, a fearless warrior, and a saint. This crusading king was a living embodiment of the Christianity of the time: he lived for the welfare of his subjects and the glory of God.

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