Editing Louis VIII of France (section)

===Death===
While returning to Paris, Louis became ill with [[dysentery]] and died on 8 November 1226 in the [[Château de Montpensier]], Auvergne.{{sfn|Strayer|1992|p=135}} His disposition, dated June 1225, instructed that his son Louis would succeed him as King, while younger sons were given [[apanage]]s.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=282}} Robert received Artois, John Tristan acquired Maine and Anjou, and Alphonse gained Poitou and Auvergne.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|pp=282{{mdash}}283}}

The [[Saint Denis Basilica]], just to the north of Paris, houses the tomb of Louis VIII.{{sfn|Kelly|2017|p=166}} His young son, [[Louis IX of France|Louis IX]] (born 1214, reigned 1226–70), succeeded him as king of France.{{sfn|Léglu|Rist|Taylor|2014|p=14}}