King Louis IX of France
King Louis IX was the only French king ever to be made a saint. Known for his kindness, fair dealings, and piety, he was a very popular monarch who went on two Crusades.
King Louis IX of France - Saint Louis
This profile of Louis offers significant facts, dates, a quotation, and further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
This profile of Louis offers significant facts, dates, a quotation, and further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Concise Biography of King Louis IX of France
A straightforward narrative of Louis's life and reign.
A straightforward narrative of Louis's life and reign.
King Louis IX Picture Gallery
Portraits, statues and manuscript illuminations of King Louis.
Portraits, statues and manuscript illuminations of King Louis.
King Louis IX of France
A two-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia
A two-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia
Louis IX
Very brief biography at Infoplease.
Very brief biography at Infoplease.
Louis IX
Heavily-hyperlinked collection of stats at the Patron Saints Index is followed by a modern English translation of Louis' spiritual testament to his son.
Heavily-hyperlinked collection of stats at the Patron Saints Index is followed by a modern English translation of Louis' spiritual testament to his son.
St. Louis IX
Fairly extensive biography by Georges Goyau at the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Fairly extensive biography by Georges Goyau at the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Louis IX, king of France
Brief bio at the Columbia Encyclopedia.
Brief bio at the Columbia Encyclopedia.
St. Louis IX, King of France, August 25
Extract from the Book of Wisdom includes a series of medieval illustrations, at the Saint of the Day portion of the Tradition in Action site.
Extract from the Book of Wisdom includes a series of medieval illustrations, at the Saint of the Day portion of the Tradition in Action site.
Louis IX: Advice to his Son
Modern English translation of Louis' advice to his eldest son, the later Philip III, at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
Modern English translation of Louis' advice to his eldest son, the later Philip III, at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.