St. Louis (Louis IX)

Reform King, Unifier of France, Crusade Leader

The Story

1214	Born to King Louis the eighth in France.
1226 (age 12)	Becomes King; his mother (Blanche of Castille) rules in his name until he turns 21.

1248 (age 34)	Leads 7th Crusade
1270 (age 56)	Joins 8th Crusade. Dies in near Tunis, Africa of typhoid fever.

Thomas Aquinas was often his guest.

General

	Biographical sketch Online Anglican resources
	St. Louis IX Catholic Encyclopedia

Writings, Quotes, & Speeches


	Letter of Advice to his son Medieval Sourcebook

Books etc.

Chronicles of the Crusades, Sieur Jean de Joinville