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Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols. | Tuesday, February 16th, 1249 |
The Seventh Crusade is defeated in Egypt, Louis IX of France is captured. | Wednesday, April 13th, 1250 |
Louis IX of France is captured by Baibars Mamluk army at the Battle of Fariskur while he is in Egypt conducting the Seventh Crusade; he later has to ransom himself. | Sunday, July 3rd, 1250 |
Kings Louis IX of France and Henry III of England agree to the Treaty of Paris, in which Henry renounces his claims to French-controlled territory on continental Europe (including Normandy) in exchange for Louis withdrawing his support for English rebels. | Thursday, December 4th, 1259 |
The spectacular Cathedral of Chartres is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France; the cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. | Sunday, October 24th, 1260 |
King Louis IX of France orders all Jews found in public without an identifying yellow badge to be fined ten livres of silver. | Wednesday, June 19th, 1269 |
The Eighth Crusade and siege of Tunis end by an agreement between Charles I of Sicily (brother to King Louis IX of France, who had died months earlier) and the sultan of Tunis. | Thursday, October 30th, 1270 |