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He was born in Paris as the second youngest son of Charles VI and Isabeau de Baviere. He succeeded his father in 1422. His remains were destroyed in 1793 only his gisant survived with damages.
Charles VII (22 February 1403 – 22 July 1461), called the Victorious (French: le Victorieux) or the Well-Served (le Bien-Servi), was King of France from 1422 to his death in 1461. His reign saw the end of the Hundred Years' War and a de facto end of the English claims to the French throne.
- 21 October 1422 – 22 July 1461
- Isabeau of Bavaria
Charles VII, (born Feb. 22, 1403, Paris, France—died July 22, 1461, Mehun-sur-Yèvre), King of France (1422–61). Despite the treaty signed by his father, Charles VI, which excluded his succession, Charles assumed the title of king on his father’s death.
Recovery and reunification, 1429–83. The coronation of Charles VII was the last pivotal event of the Hundred Years’ War. From Reims the king’s army moved on triumphantly, winning capitulations from Laon, Soissons, and many lesser places and even threatening Paris before disbanding.
May 15, 2020 · On May 23, 1430, Joan of Arc was captured by Philip, Duke of Burgundy. Since Charles VII wanted peace with Philip, the king made no effort to rescue her. Due to this, Joan burned to death in May 1431. On September 20, 1435, Charles and Philip concluded the Peace of Arras.
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Charles VII (22 February 1403 – 22 July 1461), called the Victorious ( French: le Victorieux) or the Well-Served ( le Bien-Servi ), was King of France from 1422 to his death in 1461. His reign saw the end of the Hundred Years' War and a de facto end of the English claims to the French throne.
Charles VII died at Mehun-sur-Yevre on the 22nd of July 1461. He believed that he was poisoned by his son, who cannot, however, be accused of anything more than an eager expectation of his death. Excerpted from:
