Louis VIII, nicknamed The Lion, was King of France from 1223 to 1226. As a prince, he invaded England on 21 May 1216 and was excommunicated by a papal legate on 29 May 1216. On 2 June 1216, Louis was proclaimed "King of England" by rebellious barons in London, though never crowned. With the assistance of allies in England and Scotland he gained control of approximately one third of the English kingdom and part of southern Wales. He was eventually defeated by English loyalists and those barons who swapped sides following the death of King John. After the Treaty of Lambeth, he was paid 10,000 marks, pledged never to invade England again, and was absolved of his excommunication.
Louis VIII, king of France (born 1187)
On November 8, in the year 1226, Louis VIII, king of France (born 1187). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of November 8, one of 474 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Louis VIII of France. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 8, 1226 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 27 July 2026.
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