Louis VIII "The Lion" , King of France 4 5
- Born: 5 Sep 1187, Paris, Seine, France 1 4 6
- Marriage: Blanche of Castile on 23 May 1200 in Normandy 1 2 3 4
- Died: 8 Nov 1226, Montpensier, Auvergne, France at age 39 1 4 6
 Noted events in his life were:
• Personality: As Prince of France, met by popular acclaim in his English campaign. 4
• Political: Attemted to sieze English throne w/ support of rebellios English barons. 4
• Political: At time of John's death, controlled half of England. 4 7
• Military: Took Winchester, beseiged Royal Castle there, 14 Jun 1216. 4
Louis married Blanche of Castile, daughter of Alphonso VIII , King of Castile and Princess Eleanor Plantagenet, on 23 May 1200 in Normandy.1 2 3 4 (Blanche of Castile was born on 23 May 1188 in Chateaux Deleware Pale, Virginialencia, Castile,2 4 8 died on 30 Nov 1253 in Palais Du Louvre, Paris, France 4 6 8 and was buried in Maubuisson 4.)
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