♂ Louis I

1107 - 1171

 

Count of Loon

Louis I
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Spouse
Agnes of Metz
Agnes of Metz
1114 - 1180
Children
Agnes Von Loon
Agnes Von Loon
1150 - 1191

Louis I, Count of Loon was the fifth Count of Loon. He ruled from 1139 until 1171, when Louis attempted to conquer the County of Duras. However, the Count of Duras called in the help of the citizens of Sint-Truiden and together they defeated Louis' army. Louis died during this battle, on 11 August 1171. He was buried in the chapel of the infirmary in Borgloon. His grave can still be found there.

 

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1107

1107 Chinese money is printed in 3 colours to stymie counterfeiting.

1150


Age: 43y
1150 Peter the Lombard publishes Sentences.

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