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Portrait de Louis X le Hutin

Portrait de Louis X le Hutin

Octave Tassaert · Domaine public

This portrait depicts Louis X of France, known as Louis the Quarrelsome, who reigned from 1314 to 1316 and was the son of Philip IV the Fair. His short and troubled reign was marked by social and political tensions, including noble revolts and financial difficulties. He is also known for measures favoring the emancipation of serfs in the royal domain. His premature death triggered a major succession crisis, weakening the Capetian dynasty.