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A detailed portrait of what Charles the VIII most likely looked like. http://imagecache01a.allposters.com/images/pic/BRGPOD/179368~Portrait-of-Charles-VIII-King-of-France-Posters.jpg
A statue of Charles VIII at Galeries de L'Histoire de France in Versailles http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/1533255384/
Top Ten Facts About Charles VIII 1. Charles was born June 30 1470 2. He was the last king of the Valois dynasty 3. He was nicknamed Charles the Affable 4. Chales took the crown in france at the age of 12 5. He marrie Anne of Brittanny 6. He attempted to take over Naples or Southern Italy 7. Disbatched the largest army in French history to Naples 8. He would control Naples only during the year 1495 9. Charles's attack on Naples started a series of French and Italian wars 10. He would die April 7 1498 at the age of 28.
Charles VIII
Charles VIII profile Charles VIII of France was born in 1470 and died in 1498, and he became king at the age of 12. A historian, E N Williams Charles was "feeble in body and intellect" (History Learning Site). Because of Charles VIII “feebleness”, he was manipulated and taken advantage throughout his life. On the other hand, he was given the nickname Charles the Affable for his cheerful, easy-going personality. Charles had a brief career as king of France with his main accomplishment being the invasion of Italy, which was the beginning of a series of Franco-Italian wars.
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