Louis VI (English: Louis VI; French: Louis le Gros, 1081-1137). The sixth king of the Capetian dynasty in France (reigned from 1108 to 1137). Nickname "Louis The Fat". In 1098, he was designated as the heir by his father Philip I, who was already the actual ruler before his death in 1108. He quickly realized that the top priority was to make the difficult to control nobles who owned the royal territory submit. During his reign, he spent most of his time fighting against the nobility. He implemented a policy of appeasement and maintained good relations with the church and clergy.

Louis VI was committed to consolidating the monarchy of France. From 1109 to 1112, he fought against King Henry I of England. Within France, he successfully engaged in a struggle against independent vassals. Louis VI granted urban residents autonomy, allowing them to stand on his side in his struggle with the nobility. Relying on the support of the citizens and the church, Louis demolished the castles of the feudal lords one by one and forcibly stationed guards loyal to the royal family on their territories. Until the death of Louis VI. The rule of the Capetian dynasty in France has become relatively stable.
Starting from 1130, Saint Denis Abbot Suger became the main advisor to Louis VI. Suger was quite effective in expanding royal power and also wrote a biography for Louis. The body of Louis VI was also buried at the Abbey of Saint Denis.

Wife: 1. Lucia (Rochefort's) 2. Adelaide (Morien's)
Children:
Philip (1116-1131), King of France (1129-1131, reigning simultaneously)
Louis VII
Henry (1121-1174) Archbishop of Reims
Hugo
Robert
Constance silk
Philippe (1125-1161) Bishop of Paris
Pierre

The strengthening of French monarchy began with Louis VI in the 12th century. He decided to settle in Paris, France and make it the capital of France. He flattened the feudal separatist forces north of the Loire River and expanded the royal territory; Support the urban commune movement and combine the interests of the royal family and the middle class; Starting to establish a "Imperial Council" with administrative significance in the royal court, convened by the king and attended by dignitaries, royal vassals, and court officials, with functions of consultation, legislation, and judiciary.