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Louis IX was born in the castle of Poissy, in France on April 25, 1214.Wikipedia -
From a great rider, he learned horseback riding, subtleties and hunting. Tutors taught him the Bible, geography, and ancient literature. Blanche de Castille, his mother, taught him to be an accomplished Christian. But Louis was a very turbulent teenager.Brittanica
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He became king at the age of 12, on November 29, 1226.Wikipedia -
On April 11, 1226, Louis IX ended the Albigensian revolt by imposing the Treaty of Paris.Brittanica -
Louis IX's father, Louis VIII, in wanting to suppress the Albigensian revolt, died in Montpensier on November 8, 1226. Louis is only 12 years old. Brittanica -
When the regency of Blanche of Castile ends, it is time for Louis IX to marry. He married Marguerite, daughter of Raymond Bérangère IV who was a count of Provence. Marguerite was very beautiful.Brittanica -
In 1248, he went on a crusade but it failed.Wikipedia
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In 1270, he returned to the crusade.Wikipedia
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Louis IX died during the eighth crusade of plague, dysentery and typhus in Tunis on August 25, 1270.Wikipedia -
On August 11, 1297, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII under the name of Saint Louis of France and since then, everyone has called him Saint Louis.Wikipedia