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.
after
1107
| 1107 • The highly cultivated emperor of China, Emperor Huizong of Song, writes his Treatise on Tea. |
1150
Age: 43y
birth of childAgnes Von Loon 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1150 • Joscelin II of Edessa is taken prisoner during the Second Crusade. |
1171
Aug 11
Age: 64y
| 1171 • Saladin abolishes the Fatimid Caliphate, restoring Sunni rule in Egypt. |