Louis of France (Louis IX's illegitimate son)

Louis of France, also known as Louis IX's illegitimate son, was a child born out of wedlock to King Louis IX, who ruled from 1226 to 1270. Despite being born outside of marriage, Louis IX recognized him and ensured he received a noble upbringing. This situation highlights the complexities of royal lineage and the social norms of the time, where illegitimate children sometimes played roles in the political and social spheres of nobility, although they lacked the same status as legitimate heirs. Louis IX is often remembered for his piety and for being canonized as a saint.