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   Louis VIII (5 September 1187 – 8 November 1226), nicknamed The Lion ( French: Le Lion ), [a] 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.

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   Louis VIII (born Sept. 5, 1187, Paris—died Nov. 8, 1226, Montpensier, Auvergne, Fr.) was the Capetian king of France from 1223 who spent most of his short reign establishing royal power in Poitou and Languedoc. On May 23, 1200, Louis married Blanche of Castile, daughter of Alfonso VIII of Castile, who effectively acted as regent after Louis ...

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   Louis VIII of France. (King of France) Louis VIII, also known as Louis the Lion or the Lion-Heart, was the king of France between 1223 and 1226. He was the son of Isabelle of Hainaut who formerly ruled the County of Artois as a countess. Hainaut passed her inheritance to her son Louis VIII who later became the count of Artois.

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6. www.encyclopedia.com › louis-viiiLouis Viii | Encyclopedia.com

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   Jun 11, 2018 · Learn about Louis VIII, the king of France from 1223 to 1226, who invaded England and fought the Albigenses in France. Find out his dates, achievements, and sources from Encyclopedia.com.

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   Oct 16, 2020 · Learn about the life and reign of Louis VIII, the son of Philip II and the husband of Blanche of Castile. Find out how he fought against the Angevin Empire, the Cathari, and his own son.

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   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. He soon seized half the English kingdom but was eventually defeated by the English. After the Treaty of Lambeth ...

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   Who was Louis VIII of France?

   • Louis VIII of France was born on September 5, 1187 as King Philip II ‘s eldest son. Upon his birth, the Capetian dynasty was secured for another generation. As a result, the king could focus his efforts on combating the English. Through inheritance and marriage, Henry II of England controlled both England and western France.

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   When did Louis VIII become king of England?

   • Louis VIII (5 September 1187 – 8 November 1226), nicknamed The Lion ( French: Le Lion ), [a] 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.

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   When did Louis VIII die?

   • Louis died in November 1226 from dysentery, while returning from the Albigensian Crusade, and was succeeded by his son, Louis IX. Louis VIII, nicknamed The Lion, was King of France from 1223 to 1226. As prince, he invaded England on 21 May 1216 and was excommunicated by a papal legate on 29 May 1216.

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   What happened to Louis VIII of France?

   • On November 8, Louis succumbed to his illness and died. Although Louis VIII of France’s reign only lasted for three years, the king left his mark on history. As prince, Louis’ military prowess saw him nearly overthrow the English Plantagenet dynasty. Despite failing to do so, the king successfully re-established royal authority in southern France.

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    May 26, 2024 · May 26, 2024. In 1216, England was convulsed by a bitter civil war between King John and rebellious barons, leading to a dramatic turn of events that saw a French prince, Louis VIII, briefly proclaimed as king of England. Yet Louis was never crowned and his bold attempt to seize the English throne ultimately failed.