Louis VIII of France

Louis VIII (5 September 1187 – 8 November 1226) was King of France from 1223 to 1226. From 1216 to 1217, he invaded and claimed the Kingdom of England  (he was never crowned). This was part of the rebellion by the barons against King John.

He died of dysentery on 8 November 1226 and was buried in the Basilica of Saint-Denis.

Category:Kings of France
Category:1226 deaths
Category:1180s births