Louis IX of France

Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis, was King of France from 1226 until his death in 1270. Renowned for his deep sense of justice and piety, he is notable for his reforms in law and governance, aimed at promoting fairness in the kingdom. Louis led two crusades and was committed to the Church, earning him canonization as a saint shortly after his death. His reign is often seen as a high point in medieval France, characterized by peace, cultural development, and the establishment of the French monarchy's influence in Europe.