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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Charles_VIII_of_FranceCharles VIII of France - Wikipedia

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   Signature. 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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2. www.britannica.com › biography › Charles-VIIICharles VIII | Italian Wars, Renaissance, Naples | Britannica

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   Apr 3, 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. The only son of Louis XI and Charlotte of Savoy, Charles showed no aptitude for government at the time of his accession: he was in ...

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   How old was Charles VIII when he died?

   • 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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   Who was Charles VIII and what did he do?

   • This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Charles VIII 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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   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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   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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4. www.factinate.com › people › facts-charles-viiiFacts About Charles VIII Of France, The Ogre King - Factinate

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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. 1. He Looked Like An Ogre. Charles VIII was not exactly easy on the eyes. His ogre-like appearance, however, was no reason to underestimate him.

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   Religion. Roman Catholicism. Charles VIII of France (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498) was the King of France and Charlotte of Savoy. He was the son of Louis XI. He was born on June 30, 1470 in the Chateau d'Amboise, France . Charles became King when aged 13. Because Charles was a minor, his older sister Anne acted as his regent, until he was 21 ...

   • Reign: 30 August 1483 – 7 April 1498
   • Predecessor: Louis XI

   • Coronation: 30 May 1484 (Reims)
   • Successor: Louis XII

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   Dec 19, 2011 · In 1494, King Charles VIII of France invaded Italy. Within months, his army collapsed and fled. It was routed not by the Italian army but by a microbe. A mysterious new disease spread through sex killed many of Charles's soldiers and left survivors weak and disfigured.

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   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.

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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.