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Louis was born around 1081 in Paris, the son of Philip I of France and Bertha of Holland. [a]Abbot Suger of Saint Denis, who wrote a biography of Louis VI, tells us: "In his youth, growing courage matured his spirit with youthful vigour, making him bored with hunting and the boyish games with which others of his age used to enjoy themselves and forget the pursuit of arms."
King of Navarre (as Louis I) since 2 April 1305. His short reign was marked by conflicts with the nobility [60] John I "the Posthumous" Jean: 15–19 November 1316 (4 days) Posthumous son of Louis X King for the four days he lived; youngest and shortest undisputed monarch in French history [o] Philip V "the Tall" Philippe: 20 November 1316 [xxv ...
Throughout most of history, the Senior Capet and the King of France were synonymous terms. Only in the time before Hugh Capet took the crown for himself and after the reign of Charles X is there a distinction such that the senior Capet must be identified independently from succession to the French Crown.
Aubry may be the same person as Albéric I de Mello and Dammartin, Grand Chambrier de France (Grand Chamberman of France) from 1122 to 1129 under Louis VI the Fat. Others characterize Albéric as Aubry's son (but not the same person as Alberic II, Count of Dammartin). Aubry was succeeded as Count of Dammartin by his son Alberic.
"She-Wolf of France" Louis X King of France r. 1314–1316 Louis I King of Navarre r. 1305–1316: Philip V "the Tall" King of France Philip II King of Navarre r. 1316–1322: Charles IV "the Fair" King of France Charles I "the Bald" King of Navarre r. 1322–1328: Philip VI "the Fortunate" "of Valois" King of France r. 1328–1350: Joan of ...
Louis VI may refer to: Louis VI of France, "the Fat" (1081–1137) Louis VI the Roman (1328–1365), Duke of Bavaria and Elector of Brandenburg; Louis VI, Elector Palatine (ruled 1576–1583) Louis VI of Hesse-Darmstadt (ruled 1661–1678) Louis VI, Prince of Condé (1756–1830).
No co-king 1060–1108 Louis VI: No co-king 1108–1129 Philippe: Son: 14 April 1129: 13 October 1131: Died No co-king 13–25 Oct 1131 Louis (VII) Son: 25 October 1131: 1 August 1137: Became sole king Louis VII: No co-king 1037–1079 Philippe (II) Son: 1 November 1179: 18 September 1180: Became sole king
Louis was born in 1120, [1] the second son of Louis VI of France and Adelaide of Maurienne. [2] The early education of the young Louis anticipated an ecclesiastical career. As a result, he became well learned and exceptionally devout, but his life course changed decisively after the accidental death of his older brother Philip in 1131, when Louis unexpectedly became the heir to the throne of ...