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Charles VI (3 December 1368 – 21 October 1422), nicknamed the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé) and later the Mad (French: le Fol or le Fou), was King of France from 1380 until his death in 1422. He is known for his mental illness and psychotic episodes that plagued him throughout his life.
- 16 September 1380 – 21 October 1422
- Joanna of Bourbon
Feb 21, 2024 · Charles VI (born Dec. 3, 1368, Paris, France—died Oct. 21, 1422, Paris) was the king of France who throughout his long reign (1380–1422) remained largely a figurehead, first because he was still a boy when he took the throne and later because of his periodic fits of madness.
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France - Charles VI, Monarchy, Revolution: Charles VI (reigned 1380–1422) was a minor when he succeeded his father. His uncles, each possessed of the ambition and resources to pursue independent policies, assumed control of the government.
Charles VI the Well-Beloved, later known as Charles VI the Mad (French: Charles VI le Bien-Aimé, later known as Charles VI le Fol) (December 3, 1368 – October 21, 1422) was King of France (1380–1422) and a member of the Valois Dynasty. The Hundred Years’ War continued throughout his reign.
- His Parents Were A Power Couple. Charles VI was born into a chaotic time. The Hundred Years War with England was raging, but his father, the formidable Charles the Wise, was up to the task.
- They Faced Heartbreak. Charles and Joanna had horrific luck when it came to parenthood. They struggled to produce a child for seven years after their wedding—and even when they succeeded, only heartbreak lay ahead.
- He Became An Orphan King. Charles VI didn't get to enjoy his childhood for long. He lost his mother when he was just nine, then two years later, his father passed as well.
- His Uncles Were The Worst. They didn't give Charles VI the keys to the castle right away. He was only 11 after all. Thankfully, he had several uncles, powerful dukes, who were kind enough to rule in his stead, as his regents.
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Mar 29, 2018 · King Charles VI, ruler of France from 1380 to 1422, held a strange conviction: he believed he was made of glass. He dressed in special reinforced clothing and forbade his courtiers to come near him. He was also known for his madness, rages, and fire-related tragedies. Learn more about his life and the Glass Men phenomenon in this article from JSTOR Daily.
Dec 27, 2019 · A biography of the mad king who ruled France from 1380 to 1422. Learn about his insanity, civil war, political factions, and role in the Hundred Years War with England. Find out how he died and was replaced by his son Louis I, Duke of Orleans.
