Louis VII of France Timeline of Events

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Louis VII of France

Louis VII was King of France, the son and successor of Louis VI . He ruled from 1137 until his death. He was a member of the House of Capet. His reign was dominated by feudal struggles , and saw the beginning of the long rivalry between France and England...

Timeline of Events

1146

3.31.1146

Bernard of Clairvaux preaches his famous sermon in a field at Vézelay, urging the necessity of a Second Crusade. Louis VII is present, and joins the Crusade.

1148

7.24.1148

Louis VII of France lays siege to Damascus during the Second Crusade.

1160

11.13.1160

Louis VII of France marries Adele of Champagne.