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Also Known As Saint Louis
Born April 25, 1214 • Poissy • France
Died August 25, 1270 (aged 56) • near Tunis
Title / Office king (1226-1270), France
House / Dynasty Capetian dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Margaret of Provence • mother Blanche of Castile
Role In Crusades • Seventh Crusade • Treaty of Paris

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