Nick Labensky

Nom

King Louis IX

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Pays/Ville

France

 

Details Personnels:

I, unlike many kings of France before me, considered ruling as a king to be a very important job.  When I reigned, I focused on the crucial aspect of religion, especially christianity, which was instilled in me by my mother when I was young. 

 

Date de Naissance:

25 Avril 1214

Date de Mort:

25 Aout 1270

Sexe:

Male

Croyances Politiques:

I believe in

centralizing power around the French crown, to prevent lords or barons

to usurp the French crown.  However, peace is an imperative aspect in my government. 

 

 

Croyances Religieuses:

Strongly supported Christianity in France, and encouraged the Christian religion and principles throughout Europe. 

 

Situation de Famille:

Il marie est Marguerite de Provence.  Il a eu beacoup enfants!

 

Enfants:

Il enfants: 

1. Blanche (1240 – April 29, 1243)
2. Isabelle (March 2, 1241 – January 28, 1271), married Theobald V of Champagne
3. Louis (February 25, 1244 – January 1260)
4. Philippe III (May 1, 1245 – October 5, 1285)
5. Jean (born and died in 1248)
6. Jean Tristan (1250 – August 3, 1270), married Yolande of Burgundy
7. Pierre (1251–84), Count of Perche and Alençon; Count of Blois and Chartres in right of his wife, Joanne of Châtillon
8. Blanche (1253–1323), married Ferdinand de la Cerda, Infante of Castille
9. Marguerite (1254–71), married John I, Duke of Brabant
10. Robert, Count of Clermont (1256 – February 7, 1317). He was the ancestor of King Henry IV of France.
11. Agnes of France (ca 1260 – December 19, 1327), married Robert II, Duke of Burgundy

En Cherchant:

Religious reverence in France, spreading Christianity, ensuring the survival of peace and justice

Metier:

French King, Military Leader, Diplomat

 

Interets/Loisirs:

Il a prefere...

• Christianity
• Peace/unity
• Praying
• Diplomacy

 

Accomplissements:

• Centralized power around the monarchy
• Made religion more prominent and official in France
• Made numerous alliances and encouraged peace in Europe
• Fought or led 2 crusades
• Improved laws and encouraged justice

Education:

• Private Education, Christian-based

 

Gens Favoris:

Socrates, Cinncinatus, Jesus Christ

 

Films Preferes:

Pride and Prejudice 

Lord of the Rings Trilogy

 

 

Musique Preferee:

Mozart

Bach

(classical music)

 

Personnage que je voudrais rencontrer et pourquoi:

 

Gandhi: Like me, he is a firm believer in peace, justice, and religion. 

 

Amis:

• Henry III
• Charles of Anjou

 

Sports:

• Debates
• Fencing
• Horse-back riding

 

Citation Memorable:

" I would rather you be dead at my feet than have commited a mortal sin"(believed to have originated from his mother, who disiplined and educated him in Christianity)

 

 

Mon Influence sur la Culture Francaise

• Inspired Christianity to become a major religion in France. 

 

Notes:

Louis IX's accompishments...

• Participated in two crusades
• Named a saint!
• A major U.S. city was names after Louis (St. Louis Missouri)
• Disiplined himself by fasting

 

Resources:

"Louis, IX." Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed. 17 Vols. Gale Research, 1998.

Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2008. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC

 

Goyau, Georges. "St. Louis IX." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 9. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. 5 Jun. 2008 <http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09368a.htm>.

 

 

 

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