Louis IX

noun

1. Saint, 1214?–70, king of France 1226–70.

Louis IX

noun

1. Louis IX, Saint12141270MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary rulerMISC: crusaderRELIGION: saint known as Saint Louis. 1214–70, king of France (1226–70): led the Sixth Crusade (1248–54) and was held to ransom (1250); died at Tunis while on another crusade

Example Sentences

Brought to Paris by King Louis IX in the 13th century, it is purported to have been pressed onto Christ’s head during the crucifixion.

From Washington Times

The wing has a statue of Louis IX, known as Saint Louis, standing beneath an oak tree administering justice.

From Seattle Times

There was a live elephant in the royal menagerie at the Tower of London between 1255 and 1257 - a gift from King Louis IX of France to King Henry III.

From BBC

Protesters claimed Louis IX held anti-Semitic views and was an Islamophobe.

From Fox News

The statement did not directly address criticism that Louis IX led a violent Crusade against Muslims in the Middle East.

From Washington Times