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What title was Louis VIII proclaimed in London in 1216?

  • Emperor of Britain

  • Duke of England

  • King of England

  • Lord of Ireland

Answer

The title Louis VIII was proclaimed in London in 1216 was King of England. This title was a result of the First Barons' War against King John of England, which aimed to limit royal authority and establish the rights of the barons. Louis was offered the English throne by a group of rebellious barons dissatisfied with John's rule.
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