Louis IX reigned from 1226 to 1270 and transformed France with sweeping legal reforms—abolishing trials by ordeal, establishing royal courts, and redefining justice for his realm. GOP plans to replace ...
In 1250, King Louis IX of France marched into Egypt during the Seventh Crusade — only to meet Baibars, the ruthless Mamluk general. Their clash at Mansourah became a turning point in crusader history.
The Harvest Moon rises behind the Apotheosis of St. Louis, the statue of King Louis IX of France, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Forest Park. The Harvest Moon rises behind a partially illuminated Imo's ...