Royal decree from notorious 'Spider King' rediscovered in very unexpected location

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. A rare 15th-century royal document from Louis XI's court was identified using advanced imaging after it went unnoticed for years in a University of Toronto collection. A medieval letter from a notorious French king has been discovered in an unusual location: a Canadian library. The 15th-century letter, identified by researchers at the University of Toronto's Old Books New Science Lab, was sent from the court of Louis XI, also known as the "Spider King." Louis XI, who ruled from 1461 until his death in 1483, is best known for strengthening the French government after the Hundred Years' War. ANCIENT MONASTERY FROM EARLIEST CENTURIES OF CHRISTIANITY UNEARTHED AT DESERT SITE He's also known for his political maneuvering — which involved espionage and secret alliances. The University of Toronto announced the find in a press release earlier this year. It h