Born
1187
Died
1226
Nationality
French
Events involving Louis VIII the Lion (5)
1219
ID: 5311
June 1219
Massacre at Marmande - 5,000 civilians killed by crusaders, Prince Louis (future Louis VIII) present
ID: 5311
1223
ID: 5207
July 14, 1223
Death of Philip Augustus - dies at Mantes, tripled royal domain, created administrative monarchy, Louis VIII succeeds
ID: 5207
1223
ID: 5208
August 6, 1223
Coronation of Louis VIII the Lion - first Capetian not crowned during father's lifetime, succession now secure
ID: 5208
1226
ID: 5209
Louis VIII leads royal crusade against Cathars - takes Avignon after siege, establishes royal power in south
ID: 5209
1226
ID: 5210
November 8, 1226
Death of Louis VIII - dies of dysentery returning from Albigensian Crusade, 12-year-old Louis IX succeeds
ID: 5210