X-Nico

unusual facts about Louis X of France


Nasciturus pro iam nato habetur, quotiens de commodis eius agitur

Notable cases of the application of this maxim include John I of France, the short-lived posthumous son of King Louis X, who inherited the throne in utero and, once born, reigned for the five days of his life.


Bernard VI, Count of Armagnac

Subsequently, he participated in all the campaigns in Flanders directed by Philippe le Bel and his son Louis X (in 1303, 1304, 1313 and 1315).

Conseil du Roi

Certain kings were unable to reduce their importance (Louis X, Philip VI, John II, Charles VI), while others were more successful (Charles V, Louis XI, Francis I).

Count of Champagne

When their son Louis became King of France in 1314, upon the death of his father Philip IV, Champagne became part of the Crown's territories.


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