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==Early life==
He was born at [[Bourges]], [[Cher (département)|Cher]] in [[1423]], during the period when the English held northern France. His father Charles the Dauphin (or "crown prince") held only the centre and south. Louis was the grandson of the strong-willed [[Yolande of Aragon]], the princess who was the driving force in saving France from the English. Louis despised his father, regarding him as a weakling. His marriage on [[June 24]] [[1436]] to [[Margaret of Scotland (Dauphine of France)|Margaret of Scotland]], daughter of King [[James I of Scotland]], was forced upon him and did not help their relationship.
In [[1440]] Louis was part of the uprising known as [[the Praguerie]], which sought to submit Charles and install Louis as [[Regent]]. The uprising failed and Louis was forced to submit to the King, who forgave him. Louis continued soldiering. In [[1444]] he fought the [[Swiss]] at the [[Battle of Brise]] and was impressed by their military might.
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