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'''Louis VIII''' (5 September 1187 – 8 November 1226), known as '''Louis the Lion''', was a King of [[France]] from the House of Capet who reigned from 1223 to his death. | '''Louis VIII''' (5 September 1187 – 8 November 1226), known as '''Louis the Lion''', was a King of [[France]] from the House of Capet who reigned from 1223 to his death. | ||
In 1215, English barons under the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Robert Fitzwalter]] rebelled against the [[Templars|Templar]]-influenced [[John, King of England|King John]]. Louis, a prince at the time, was offered the English throne by the barons, and was proclaimed King of England.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> After [[Eustace the Monk]] failed to deliver supplies to him,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' – {{Cite}}</ref> he was unable to hold England and forced to renounce his claims to the throne. Following his death, Louis was succeeded as King of France by his son, [[Louis IX of France|Louis IX]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | In 1215, English barons under the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Robert Fitzwalter]] rebelled against the [[Templars|Templar]]-influenced [[John, King of England|King John]]. Louis, a prince at the time, was offered the English throne by the barons, and was proclaimed King of England.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> After [[Eustace the Monk]] failed to deliver supplies to him,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' – {{Cite}}</ref> he was unable to hold England and was forced to renounce his claims to the throne. Following his death, Louis was succeeded as King of France by his son, [[Louis IX of France|Louis IX]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 02:09, 2 January 2023
Louis VIII (5 September 1187 – 8 November 1226), known as Louis the Lion, was a King of France from the House of Capet who reigned from 1223 to his death.
In 1215, English barons under the Assassin Robert Fitzwalter rebelled against the Templar-influenced King John. Louis, a prince at the time, was offered the English throne by the barons, and was proclaimed King of England.[1] After Eustace the Monk failed to deliver supplies to him,[2] he was unable to hold England and was forced to renounce his claims to the throne. Following his death, Louis was succeeded as King of France by his son, Louis IX.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first mentioned)