# Louis VIII of France

> King of France 1223-1226 (1187–1226)

**Wikidata**: [Q165284](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q165284)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_VIII_of_France)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/louis-viii-of-france

## Summary
Louis VIII of France was a French monarch who reigned as King of France from 1223 to 1226. Also known as "the Lion," he is identified as a human entity and a historical figure associated with the country of France.

## Biography
- **Born:** 1187
- **Nationality:** France
- **Known for:** Reigning as King of France (1223–1226)
- **Field(s):** Monarchy

## Contributions
Louis VIII of France served as the monarch of France. His reign occurred during a period where the nation of France existed as a country in Western Europe, with extensions to other continents through overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. His tenure as king lasted from 1223 until his death in 1226.

## FAQs
**Who was Louis VIII of France?**
Louis VIII, also known as "the Lion," was the King of France from 1223 to 1226. He was a monarch and a human member of the species Homo sapiens.

**What is the historical context of his reign?**
He ruled over France, a country noted for its inception dates including 843 (West Francia via the Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), and 1804 (First French Empire).

## Why They Matter
Louis VIII of France matters as a historical figure representing the continuity of the French monarchy. His reign serves as a specific data point in the timeline of French heads of state, bridging the gap between the Capetian dynasty's earlier rulers and subsequent monarchs. His existence helps define the historical progression of the entity "France," a country with significant sitelink counts (409) and historical depth ranging from the Treaty of Verdun to the First French Empire.

## Notable For
*   Held the title of King of France.
*   Reigned for a distinct period: 1223–1226.
*   Known by the alias "the Lion."
*   Associated with the country of France, a nation with a history tracing back to West Francia and Francia.
*   Identified as a "monarch," a role defined as a person at the head of a monarchy.

## Body

### Identity and Aliases
Louis VIII of France is recorded as a human (Homo sapiens) and a monarch. He is identified in the knowledge base by the aliases "Louis VIII" and "Louis VIII, the Lion." His Wikidata description explicitly labels him as the "King of France 1223-1226 (1187–1226)."

### Reign and Timeline
The specific timeline for Louis VIII places his birth in the year 1187. He assumed the role of King of France in 1223 and held the position until 1226. This three-year reign constitutes his primary historical contribution as a leader at the head of a monarchy.

### Geopolitical Context
The entity Louis VIII governed is "France," defined as a country in Western Europe. The historical context of this country includes overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. The inception of this political entity is recorded with multiple historical benchmarks:
*   **0843-08-00:** Identified as "West Francia" subject to the "Treaty of Verdun."
*   **0481:** Identified as "Francia."
*   **1804-05-18:** Identified as the "First French Empire."

### Data and Representation
In structured data contexts, Louis VIII of France has a sitelink count of 72 and a Wikipedia title matching his name. The broader concept of "France" to which he is related has a sitelink count of 409. The concept of "monarch" carries a sitelink count of 96, and "human" a count of 273, situating him within these broader taxonomic categories.

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