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Louis IX of France

Louis IX of France

1 8.4
A French king in the 1200s, very religious and fair, who leads two Crusades and becomes a saint
  • proper noun
: Luis IX de Francia
  • The Seventh and Eighth Crusades were both led by Louis IX of France.

Examples

  • Many churches across Europe are dedicated to Louis IX of France, who was canonized as a saint.

  • Louis IX of France is remembered for his fairness and deep religious devotion during his reign.

  • The reign of Louis IX of France was marked by significant religious fervor.

  • Did Louis IX of France lead the Seventh Crusade?

  • Louis IX of France is celebrated for his commitment to justice and his efforts to lead his people with compassion.

  • The legacy of Louis IX of France endures, as many recognize him for his saintly character and leadership in the Crusades.

  • Louis IX of France, known as Saint Louis, dedicated his life to his faith and the welfare of his subjects.

Synonyms

Louis IX
vsLouis IX of France
1 9.1

A French king in the 1200s known for deep faith and fairness, later made a saint

is the same historical figure but named with the country included
Saint Louis
vsLouis IX of France
1 7.7

A French king from the 1200s who led two Crusades and is a saint

focuses more on personal piety and justice than on ideal monarch status

Surface Forms

Louis IX of France main

Morphology

Louis + IX + of + France

The constituents make clear this is a person named Louis who is the ninth (IX) associated with France, so learners can infer 'Louis the Ninth of France' from the parts. However, the specific status as King of France and the historical/biographical information (dates, crusades, canonization) are world-knowledge and not derivable from the words alone, so the expression is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Louis IX of France was a king in the 1200s who combined strong personal faith with a habit of listening to people's problems and deciding fairly, so you can picture him praying but also judging with care. Because he led two Crusades and was later 'made a saint', his name is remembered for 'faith' and 'justice'.