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Charles became King Charles VIII of France after King Louis XI died. As he was a minor, 13 years old, his elder sister, Anne de Beaujeu acted as regent. However, Charles’ cousin, Louis, Duke of Orleans, felt that he should be regent.
Unknown. 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.
Feb 25, 2019 · Charles VIII was proclaimed king of France in 1470 at the age of thirteen and is remembered in history chiefly for invading Italy to assert his claim to the throne of Naples. He set in motion, by this invasion, a process that left Italy languishing under foreign domination for more than 300 years. During his.
King of France (1483-1498) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Charles VIII of France (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498) was the son of Louis XI, King of France and Charlotte of Savoy. He was born on June 30, 1470 in the Chateau d'Amboise, France. Charles VIII. King of France.
Charles VIII, 1470–98, king of France (1483–98), son and successor of Louis XI. He first reigned under the regency of his sister Anne de Beaujeu. After his marriage (1491) to Anne of Brittany, he freed himself from the influence of the regency and
Life dates. 1470-1498. Biography. Valois King of France, son of Louis XI (q.v.). m. Anne of Brittany (q.v.) in 1491. Started the Italian Wars by trying to capture the Kingdom of Naples (1494-95). His sons died before him and he was the last King of the elder House of Valois; he was succeeded by his cousin Louis XII, of the Orléans-Valois branch.
Charles (VIII, King of France 1483-1498) harles was the son of Louis XI, the King of France. Charles became King of France at the age of 13 when his father died, but did not take control of the country straight away. Charles was in poor health and had not been given a good education. On his death-bed Louis had specified that his eldest daughter ...
