The Forgotten King of England—Louis VIII's Lost Reign

The Forgotten King of England—Louis VIII's Lost Reign

In 1216, England had a king that history erased from the books. His name was Louis VIII of France, and for over a year, he ruled England from London, controlled half the kingdom, and received homage from English barons and even the King of Scotland. Yet if you look at the official list of English monarchs, he simply doesn't exist.

This is the story of how a French prince invaded England, was proclaimed king with massive celebrations at St. Paul's Cathedral, controlled more territory than the actual English king, and came THIS close to permanently changing British history—only to be defeated by a 70-year-old knight in one of the greatest battles you've never heard of.
Discover the invasion England wants you to forget.

IN THIS VIDEO:

How King John became so hated that his own barons invited a French prince to invade
Why Louis VIII had a legitimate claim to the English throne
The dramatic moment when Louis was proclaimed King of England in London
How a 9-year-old boy changed everything overnight
William Marshal: the 70-year-old "greatest knight that ever lived" who saved England
The Battle of Lincoln—where the fate of English monarchy hung in the balance
Why history deliberately erased Louis from the record books

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SOURCES:
📚 "Louis: The French Prince Who Invaded England" by Catherine Hanley
📚 First Barons' War historical records
📜 The Treaty of Lambeth (1217)
🏰 Historic UK: "The Forgotten Invasion of England 1216"

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