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1. the-borgias.fandom.com › wiki › Charles_VIIICharles VIII of France - The Borgias Wiki

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   Charles VIII was King of France, and the leader of one of the most powerful armies in Europe. King of France and commander of one of the most feared armies in Europe, he claimed the throne of Naples, and was enticed by Cardinal Della Rovere to pursue those claims, in return for deposing Pope...

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   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.

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   How long did Charles VIII rule in France?

   • 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.

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   Why was Charles VIII a bad king?

   • 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. Instead, it helped unify France’s enemies into an anti-French alliance.

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   How old was Charles VIII when he became a king?

   • In 1491, Charles VIII of France had become old enough to rule on his own. For his first act, the 21-year-old king focused on acquiring Brittany. In 1488, Francis II died, leaving behind his daughter, Anne, as his heir. Like her father, Anne feared that the duchy would eventually lose its independence to France.

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   What did Charles do to defeat the Borgias?

   • While still in Naples, Charles made alliance with the Pope's enemies, the Sforzas, and marched on Rome seeking revenge against the Borgias. Through strategy and deception, the Borgias convinced Charles the best course was to bypass Rome and return to France.

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4. www.discoverwalks.com › blog › franceTop 10 Outstanding facts about Charles VIII of France

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   • Charles married Anne of Brittany in 1491. Anne of Brittany was the reigning Duchess of Brittany from 1488 until her death, and Queen of France from 1491 to 1498 and from 1499 to her death.
   • Charles was the only surviving son of King Louis XI. Louis XI called Louis the Prudent was King of France from 1461 to 1483. He succeeded his father, Charles VII.
   • Charles succeeded to the throne at the age of 13 on 30 August 1483. Louis XI, having suffered from bouts of apoplexy and years of illness, died on 30 August 1483.
   • Why did Charles not marry Margaret of Austria? Charles was betrothed on 22 July 1483 to the 3-year-old Margaret of Austria, daughter of the Archduke Maximilian of Austria and Mary, Duchess of Burgundy.

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   Feb 5, 2018 · The French king, Charles VIII, marched unopposed with 40,000 men through Italy. The French stopped in Rome where they intimidated the pope and the population by pillaging and plundering homes, before conquering Naples. Charles VIII was forced to return to France after defeat at the Battle of Fornovo.

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   May 8, 2018 · views 3,555,528 updated May 08 2018. CHARLES VIII ( FRANCE) (1470 – 1498, ruled 1483 – 1498) CHARLES VIII (FRANCE) (1470 – 1498, ruled 1483 – 1498), king of France. Charles VIII was the last king of France in the direct line of the Valois dynasty.

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   Sep 10, 2021 · Charles VIII of France. September 10, 2021 Leave a comment. June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498. Charles VIII of France was born on June 30, 1470, in Amboise, France. The only surviving son of King Louis XI, Charles became his heir at birth. As the prince grew, he experienced bad health and proved to be a poor student.

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   Cardinal Della Rovere meets with Charles VIII, King of France and procures the invasion of Italy, and Rodrigo gets his alliance when Gioffre is betrothed to the beautiful and licentious Sancia of Naples.