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Charles VIII of France: accidental death after a momentary glory in Italy

By Olivia LonguevilleIn Medieval Blog, Valois blogPosted June 30, 2020

Charles VIII of France, known as the Affable, was born at Château d'Amboise on the 30th of June 1470.  He was the only surviving son of King Louis XI of France, called the Prudent and the Spider, and his second queen, Charlotte de Savoy.  His four brothers were all either...

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