Louis VI (1 December 1081 – 1 August 1137), called the Fat [1] (French: le Gros) or the Fighter (French: le Batailleur), was King of the Franks from 1108 to 1137. [2] Like his father Philip I, Louis made a lasting contribution to centralizing the institutions of royal power. [3]

Jan 1, 2025 · Louis VI was the king of France from 1108 to 1137; he brought power and dignity to the French crown by his recovery of royal authority over the independent nobles in his domains of the Île-de-France and the Orléanais.

Louis VI (16 April 1080 — 1 August 1137), nicknamed the Fat (French: le Gros), or the Fighter (French: le Batailleur) was the King of France from 1108 until his death in 1137. He was the second child and the only son of King Philip I of France and his first wife, Bertha of Holland .

Apr 26, 2022 · Louis VI (1 December 1081 – 1 August 1137), called the Fat (French: le Gros), was King of France from 1108 until his death (1137). Chronicles called him "roi de Saint-Denis".

louis vi, king of france Reigned from 1108 to 1137; b. 1081. The son of philip i and Bertha of Frisia, Louis studied at the abbey school of saint-denis, where he became acquainted with suger, the future abbot of Saint-Denis, who became Louis's biographer and chief adviser.

Feb 15, 2025 · Compare DNA and explore genealogy for Louis VI (Capet) de France born 1081 Paris, France died 1137 Béthisy-Saint-Pierre. France including ancestors + descendants + 7 photos + 6 genealogist comments + Y-chromosome DNA + …

May 29, 2018 · Louis VI (1081–1137) King of France (1108–37). He was the effective ruler for several years before he succeeded his father, Philip I. Louis re-established control of the royal domain, increased the authority of the royal courts, and enjoyed the strong support of the Church.