Saint Louis - St. Louis, Missouri, US
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BruceS
N 38° 38.215 W 090° 13.792
15S E 741112 N 4280127
Statue of King Louis IX of France also know as Saint Louis located on the campus of St. Louis University.
Waymark Code: WM4NQH
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2008
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King Louis IX, of France also known as Saint Louis was King of France from 1226 until his death in 1270. He was only 11 when he became King, his mother ruled France as regent until 1234 when Louis was old enough to rule himself. He succeeded his father Louis VIII as King. He was known as a Crusader King. Pope Boniface VIII proclaimed the canonization of Louis in 1297; he is the only French monarch ever to be made a saint. Louis IX was succeeded by his son, Philippe III.
The sculpture is a bronze by Gary Mauro and was completed in 2000. It is located near the intersection of Lindell and Olive.
Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic
Statue Location: St. Louis University
Entrance Fee: None
Artist: Gary Mauro
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.