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Charlotte of Savoy (16 November 1441 – 1 December 1483) was Queen of France as the second spouse of Louis XI. She served as regent during the king's absence in 1465, and was a member of the royal regency council during her son's minority in 1483. Life. She was a daughter of Louis, Duke of Savoy [1] and Anne of Cyprus. [2] .
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When she became Queen of France, she would lead a lonely and isolated existence. The exact date of Charlotte’s birth is unknown but based on historical records, it is believed to have been in November of 1441. She was the second daughter of Louis I the Duke of Savoy and Prince of Piedmont and Anne of Cyprus.
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Jan 4, 2014 · French History / Medieval History / Women's History. Charlotte of Savoy, Queen of France. January 3, 2014 Susan Abernethy 29 Comments. Charlotte of Savoy, second wife of King Louis XI. 19th C. engraving based on a sculpture c. 1472. Charlotte of Savoy came from a large family and was married at the tender age of nine under difficult circumstances.
The House of Savoy (Italian: Casa Savoia) is an Italian royal house (formally a dynasty) that was established in 1003 in the historical Savoy region.
Charlotte of Savoy (16 November 1441 – 1 December 1483) was Queen of France as the second spouse of Louis XI. She served as regent during the king's absence in 1465, and was a member of the royal regency council during her son's minority in 1483. Quick Facts Queen consort of France, Tenure ...
Born in 1442 (some sources cite 1439, 1440 or 1445); died on December 1, 1483 (some sources cite 1515); daughter of Louis I, prince of Piedmont and duke of Savoy, and Anne of Lusignan ; sister of Bona of Savoy (c. 1450–c. 1505); became second wife of Louis XI (1423–1483), king of France (r. 1461–1483), in March 1451; children: Joachim (b ...
Charlotte of Savoy (c. 1441/3 – 1 December 1483) was Queen of France as the second spouse of Louis XI. She served as regent during the king's absence in 1465, and was a member of the royal regency council during her son's minority in 1483.
