Louis XII

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Louis XII, portrait by Jean Perreal; in Windsor Castle, New Windsor, Berkshire

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Louis XII; League of Cambrai

Perréal, Jean: stained glass of Louis XII

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Also Known As	Père du Peuple • Father of the People
Born	June 27, 1462 • Blois • France
Died	January 1, 1515 (aged 52) • Paris • France
Title / Office	king (1498-1515), France
House / Dynasty	Valois dynasty
Notable Family Members	spouse Anne of Brittany • spouse Mary Tudor • father Charles, duc d’Orléans • daughter Claude of France
Role In	Italian Wars

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Louis XII, portrait by Jean Perreal; in Windsor Castle, New Windsor, Berkshire

Estates-General

Louis XII; League of Cambrai

Perréal, Jean: stained glass of Louis XII

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