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Charles VIII, called the Affable (French: l'Affable; 30 June 1470 – 7 April 1498), was King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. He succeeded his father Louis XI at the age of 13. His elder sister Anne acted as regent jointly with her husband Peter II, Duke of Bourbon until 1491, when the young king turned 21 years of age.
Jun 26, 2024 · Charles VIII (born June 30, 1470, Amboise, Fr.—died April 7, 1498, Amboise) was the king of France from 1483, known for beginning the French expeditions into Italy that lasted until the middle of the next century.
Nov 27, 2023 · Charles VIII of France might have been the ugliest ruler to ever claim the crown. But his enemies underestimated him at their peril.
Sep 10, 2021 · Charles VIII of France was an idealistic, yet foolish ruler. His reckless ambition left France with large debts, depleted resources, and internal issues. The king’s military campaign ultimately accomplished little in Italy.
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May 8, 2018 · The French king Charles VIII (1470-1498) ruled from 1483 to 1498. Struggles for control during his minority and his attempt to conquer Naples were detrimental to France's political and economic life. Charles VIII was born in Amboise on June 30, 1470.
Charles VIII of France (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498) was the King of France and Charlotte of Savoy. He was the son of Louis XI. He was born on June 30, 1470 in the Chateau d'Amboise, France. Charles became King when aged 13. Because Charles was a minor, his older sister Anne acted as his regent, until he was 21-years-old.
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Mar 17, 2015 · Charles VIII became king of France at the age of 12 in 1483. As Louis XI during his reign had pushed France towards absolute monarchy, the nobility’s power had suffered accordingly. Now, under Charles they attempted to get back the power that they thought should be theirs by right.
Jun 30, 2020 · Charles VIII, called the Affable (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498), was King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. He was the eldest son of King Louis XI of France and his second wife Charlotte of Savoy daughter of Louis, Duke of Savoy and Anne of Cyprus.
Charles VIII of France (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498) was the son of Louis XI, King of France and Charlotte of Savoy. He was born on June 30, 1470 in the Chateau d'Amboise, France.
Charles VIII. Full Name: Charles VIII, the Affable. Profession: King of France. Nationality: French. Biography: Charles VIII as son of Louis VI inherited the French crown at the age of 13. His elder sister Anne, together with her husband served as his regent until Charles turned 21 in 1491.
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