What fraction of the English kingdom did Louis seize?
A quarter
Three quarters
Half
The entire kingdom
Answer
Louis managed to wrest control of approximately half of the English kingdom. This significant territorial gain was the result of a combination of strategic military campaigns, diplomatic maneuvering, and political alliances that weakened the English defenses. Louis's success in claiming such a substantial portion of England was a crucial turning point in the power dynamics of the region and laid the foundation for future struggles over the English throne.
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