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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
Aug 12, 2023 · This week, we’re covering a man called “The Glass King”: King Charles VI of France, or, perhaps most commonly: King Charles the Mad. He lived during what is known as the Hundred Years’ War: a long conflict between France and England.
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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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Dec 27, 2019 · Charles VI’s Madness. During the summer of 1392, Charles VI of France suffered his first bout of insanity. As he rode with his knights, the king inexplicably went mad and attacked them. Four were killed before Charles was restrained. The king then collapsed. Charles would eventually regain his senses, but this incident would be the first of many.
Jan 7, 2018 · {{Information |Description= Madness of Charles VI: crossing the forest of Le Mans on an expedition against Pierre de Craon, the king, brandishing a sword, mistakes the members of his retinue for enemies and attacks them.
However, the most famous mad King of France was Charles VI (1368-1422), who had the conviction that he was made of glass and about to break. Charles VI of France became King at the age of 12. He was a dreamy, sentimental, agreeable and pleasure-loving young man. Soon his uncles, the Dukes of Anjou, Berry, Burgundy and Bourbon, took over the ...
Browse 562 charles vi of france photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. König Karl VI. von Frankreich. Belustigung durch einen Hofnarren. Odette de Champdivers And Charles VI. La famille royale d'Angleterre en vacances. 'States General of Paris, 1328', mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Alaux.
