Louis X of France

MedievalEmperorFrance1289 — 1316

The Quarrelsome, first to abolish slavery in France.

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Quick Facts

Born

1289

Died

1316

Country

France

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score39.6

Louis X of France — Complete Timeline

1315 AD

Abolition of Serfdom in the Royal DomainReform◆ Major

Louis X issued an edict abolishing serfdom in the royal domain, declaring that all men should be free. This was motivated by financial need to raise funds for war with Flanders, as serfs had to pay for their freedom. It was a limited reform.

SerfdomReformCapetian

Impact: nationalprogressive

1316 AD

Short Reign and DeathOther◆ Major

Louis X reigned for only 18 months before dying suddenly, possibly from illness or poisoning. His death left a pregnant queen and a succession crisis, as his posthumous son John I lived only five days, leading to the accession of his brother Philip V.

Succession CrisisCapetian

Impact: nationaltragic