Louis VIII of France

King of France 1223-1226 (1187–1226)
Person human Q165284
Louis VIII of France
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Louis VIII of France

Summary

Louis VIII of France is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on September 5, 1187[3]. He passed away in Montpensier[4]. He died on November 8, 1226[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #6,375 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Louis VIII of France was born in Paris[2].
  • Louis VIII of France died in Montpensier[4].
  • Louis VIII of France was born on September 5, 1187[3].
  • Louis VIII of France died on November 8, 1226[5].
  • Louis VIII of France is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].
  • Louis VIII of France's father was Philip II of France[9].
  • Louis VIII of France's mother was Isabella of Hainault[10].
  • Louis VIII of France was married to Blanche of Castile[11].
  • A child of Louis VIII of France was Louis IX of France[12].
  • A child of Louis VIII of France was Robert I, Count of Artois[13].
  • A child of Louis VIII of France was Alphonse, Count of Poitiers[14].
  • A child of Louis VIII of France was Isabelle of France[15].
  • A child of Louis VIII of France was Charles I of Naples[16].
  • A child of Louis VIII of France was John Tristan, Count of Anjou and Maine[17].
  • Louis VIII of France held citizenship in France[18].
  • Louis VIII of France worked as a monarch[6].
  • Louis VIII of France held the position of king of France[19].
  • Louis VIII of France's religion is recorded as Christianity[20].
  • Louis VIII of France is recorded as male[21].
  • Louis VIII of France's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Louis VIII of France's family is recorded as Capetian dynasty[23].
  • Louis VIII of France's noble title is recorded as count[24].
  • Louis VIII of France's noble title is recorded as king of France[25].
  • Louis VIII of France's Commons category is recorded as Louis VIII of France[26].
  • The cause of death was dysentery[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Louis VIII of France… he was born on September 5, 1187[3]. His father was Philip II of France[9]. His mother was Isabella of Hainault[10].

Career and Affiliations

Louis VIII of France's professions included monarch[6]. He held the position of king of France[19].

Personal Life

Louis VIII of France was married to Blanche of Castile[11]. Children include Louis IX of France[12], a ruler[28], 1214–1270[29], of France[30]; Robert I, Count of Artois[13], an aristocrat[31], 1216–1250[32], of France[33]; Alphonse, Count of Poitiers[14], an aristocrat[34], 1220–1271[35], of France[36]; Isabelle of France[15], a nun[37], 1225–1270[38], of Kingdom of France[39]; Charles I of Naples[16], a politician[40], 1226–1285[41], of France[42]; and John Tristan, Count of Anjou and Maine[17], 1219–1232[43]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[20].

Death and Burial

Louis VIII of France died on November 8, 1226[5]. He died in Montpensier[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[27]. Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].

Why It Matters

Louis VIII of France ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #6,375 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Louis VIII of France born?

Louis VIII of France was born in Paris[2].

Where did Louis VIII of France die?

Louis VIII of France passed away in Montpensier[4].

Who were Louis VIII of France's parents?

Louis VIII of France's father was Philip II of France[9]. Louis VIII of France's mother was Isabella of Hainault[10].

Who was Louis VIII of France married to?

Louis VIII of France's spouses include Blanche of Castile[11].

What did Louis VIII of France do for work?

Louis VIII of France worked as monarch[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Marie of France, Duchess of Brabant, Philip Hurepel, Peter Karlotus
    Has works in the collection Archives nationales
    Child Louis IX of France, Robert I, Count of Artois, Alphonse, Count of Poitiers +6
    Father Philip II of France
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