Louis VI, the Fat, king of France: 1108 to 1137
A member of the Capetian Dynasty, Louis was born in Paris on December 1, 1081, son of Philippe I of France, and Bertha of Holland (1055-1094).
He married in 1104: 1) Lucienne de Rochefort - the marriage was annulled.
In 1115 he married in 1115 2) Adélaide de Maurienne (c.1100-1154)
- Their children:
- 1) Philippe (1116 - October 13, 1131)
- 2) Louis VII (1120 - November 18, 1180
- 3) Henri (1121 - 1175)
- 4) Robert (c. 1123 - October 11, 1188)
- 5) Constance (c.1124 - August 16, 1176)
- 6) Pierre (c. 1126 - 1180)
Louis VI died on August 1, 1137 and is interred in Saint Denis Basilica.
He was succeeded on the throne by his son Louis VII.
References
Preceded by:
Philip I
List of French monarchs
Succeeded by:
Louis VII