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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.
Jun 26, 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.
Sep 10, 2021 · 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.
Jun 30, 2020 · Charles VIII, called the Affable (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498), was King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. He was the eldest son of King Louis XI of France and his second wife Charlotte of Savoy daughter of Louis, Duke of Savoy and Anne of Cyprus.
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.
Jun 11, 2020 · King Charles VIII of France was born at the Château d’Amboise in France on June 30, 1470. He was the seventh of the eight children and the fourth and the only surviving son of the five sons of King Louis XI of France and his second wife Charlotte of Savoy.
Oct 23, 2022 · During Anne’s regency, the great lords rebelled against royal centralisation efforts in a conflict known as the Mad War (1485–1488), which resulted in a victory for the royal government. In the article are the top ten outstanding facts about Charles VIII of France. 1. Charles married Anne of Brittany in 1491.
Mar 17, 2015 · Charles VIII became king of France at the age of 12 in 1483. As Louis XI during his reign had pushed France towards absolute monarchy, the nobility’s power had suffered accordingly. Now, under Charles they attempted to get back the power that they thought should be theirs by right.
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. Full Name: Charles VIII, the Affable. Profession: King of France. Nationality: French. Biography: Charles VIII as son of Louis VI inherited the French crown at the age of 13. His elder sister Anne, together with her husband served as his regent until Charles turned 21 in 1491.
