Louis VIII of France

GPTKB entity

Statements (81)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:birth_date 1187-09-05
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Basilica_of_Saint-Denis
gptkbp:children gptkb:Louis_IX_of_France
gptkb:Philip_of_France
gptkb:Robert_of_France
gptkb:Charles_of_France
gptkb:John_of_France
gptkb:Alphonse_of_France
gptkbp:death_date 1226-11-08
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Capetian_dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Philip_II_of_France
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Louis VIII of France
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Isabella_of_Hainaut
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Louis_the_Lion
gptkbp:notable_ruler gptkb:France
gptkbp:post_war_career gptkb:Albigensian_Crusade
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Philip_II_of_France
gptkbp:reign 1226
1223
gptkbp:reign_end 1226
gptkbp:reign_start 1223
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Roman_Catholicism
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:Battle_of_Taillebourg
gptkb:Siege_of_Avignon
gptkb:Cultural_patronage
gptkb:Treaty_of_Paris_1259
Establishment of the University of Paris
Promotion of the arts
Strengthening of the monarchy
Promotion of public health initiatives
Promotion of social welfare programs
Support for the development of infrastructure
Establishment of royal courts
Support for the arts and sciences
Promotion of agricultural development
Support for the military
Expansion of French territory
Support for the establishment of hospitals
Promotion of chivalric values
Promotion of French culture
Support for the arts and literature
Support for the nobility
Development of trade routes
Promotion of public works
Construction of fortifications
Conflict with the English crown
Promotion of the French language
Strengthening of royal authority
Support for the Crusades
Support for the construction of cathedrals
Support for the establishment of guilds
Support for the Church
Promotion of education and scholarship
Support for the clergy
Support for the development of towns
Encouragement of trade and commerce
Support for the arts and crafts
Promotion of urbanization
Strengthening of feudal ties
Diplomatic relations with other kingdoms
Support for the development of education
Marriage alliance with Castile
Promotion of trade fairs
Reform of the legal system
Conflict with the barons
Strengthening of the royal treasury
Conflict with the Pope
Establishment of royal justice
Support for the construction of bridges
Conquest of Poitou
Expansion of the royal domain
Crusade against the Albigensians
Establishment of royal authority in the provinces
Military campaigns in the south of France
War against England
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Blanche_of_Castile
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Louis_IX_of_France
gptkbp:title gptkb:monarchy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:St._Louis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4