# Louis VIII - King of France

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-viii
Reign: 1223–1226
Born-Died: 1187 - 1226
Dynasty: Capetians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Louis+VIII&go=Go

Continued Capetian expansion and campaigns in southern France.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Philip II Augustus](https://history-france.com/rulers/philip-ii-augustus)
- Succeeded by: [Louis IX (Saint Louis)](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-ix-saint-louis)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1223 - [Louis VIII becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1223-louis-viii-becomes-king)
- 1226 - [Louis IX becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1226-louis-ix-becomes-king)