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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.
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Aug 29, 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.
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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.
The First Italian War, or Charles VIII's Italian War, [2] was the opening phase of the Italian Wars. The war pitted Charles VIII of France, who had initial Milanese aid, against the Holy Roman Empire, Spain and an alliance of Italian powers led by Pope Alexander VI, known as the League of Venice.
- 1494-1498
- Victory for the League of Venice
- Italy
1498: French king dies in squalor after bumping head. France’s Charles VIII. Charles VIII (1470-1498) was a French king of the late 15th century. The eldest son of the conniving, reclusive and unpopular Louis XI, 13-year-old Charles became king in August 1483.
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.
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.
