Historical Events tagged with "louis IX"
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Mise of Amiens Favors King Henry III
King Louis IX of France intervenes in the conflict between King Henry III of England and rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort. He issues the Mise of Amiens, a ruling that decisively favors Henry. This act ignites further tensions, leading to the Second Barons' War as discontent among the barons grows due to the perceived injustice of the decision.
Continue ReadingAyyubids Capture King Louis IX of France
In the Battle of Fariskur, the Ayyubid forces captured King Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade. This significant military engagement took place near the Nile River delta, where Louis IX attempted to reclaim lost territories in Egypt. The battle's outcome not only marked a substantial victory for the Ayyubid Sultanate but also temporarily shifted the power dynamics in the region, as the capture of a European king was a significant blow to Crusader efforts.
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