# Louis VI - King of the Franks

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-vi
Reign: 1108–1137
Born-Died: 1081 - 1137
Dynasty: Capetians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Louis+VI&go=Go

Strengthened royal authority in the Île-de-France and fought rebellious lords.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Philip I](https://history-france.com/rulers/philip-i)
- Succeeded by: [Louis VII](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-vii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1108 - [Louis VI becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1108-louis-vi-becomes-king)
- 1115 - [Bernard establishes Clairvaux](https://history-france.com/timeline/1115-bernard-establishes-clairvaux)
- 1120 - [Growth of communes and chartered towns](https://history-france.com/timeline/1120-growth-of-communes-and-chartered-towns)
- 1124 - [Louis VI rallies nobles against imperial invasion](https://history-france.com/timeline/1124-louis-vi-rallies-nobles-against-imperial-invasion)
- 1137 - [Louis VII marries Eleanor of Aquitaine](https://history-france.com/timeline/1137-louis-vii-marries-eleanor-of-aquitaine)