"Louis of England – history’s forgotten King of England" Topic
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| Tango01 | 26 Jun 2022 9:14 p.m. PST |
"In August of 1216, the King of Scotland rode down the entire length of England to pay homage to a new English king at Dover. The Scottish monarch bent his knee to a warrior prince who was the pride and hope of his dynasty. His name was Louis and he was the eldest son of the King of France…"
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| Midlander65 | 29 Jun 2022 5:55 a.m. PST |
"Louis is overlooked in most lists of English monarchs." Well, yes. I'd suggest there is a good reason for that and it's the same reason as, for example, Harald Hardrada. Making a claim and having some supporters who think you'd be a better king than the then incumbent isn't actually the same as being crowned and generally recognised as being king. |
| Tango01 | 29 Jun 2022 3:18 p.m. PST |
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| uglyfatbloke | 13 Oct 2022 3:00 a.m. PST |
Alexander was not there to give homage for his kingdom, but for his properties in England and France. A subtle distinction now, but very a significant difference then. |
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