Louis XI
Videos
Louis XI, called the Prudent, was King of France from 1461 to 1483. He succeeded his father, Charles VII. Louis entered into open rebellion against his father in a short-lived revolt known as the Prag
Louis XI wearing his Collar of the Order of Saint Michael by Jacob de Litemont, c. 1469
In this painting by Jean Fouquet, Louis's father Charles VII is depicted as one of the three magi, and it is assumed that Louis, then dauphin, is one of the other two.
Margaret of Scotland
Charlotte of Savoy
Charles VIII of France
Videos
Charles VIII, called the Affable, 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 P
Louis XI
…vassals, expand royal power, and strengthen the economic development of his country. He died in 1483, and was succeeded by his only surviving son Charles VIII, who was then still in his minority. Louis was born in Bourges on 3 July 1423, the son of King Charles VII of France and Marie of Anjou. At the time…
16th-century portrait
Marriage to Anne of Brittany at the Château de Langeais.
French troops under Charles VIII entering Florence, 17 November 1494, by Francesco Granacci
Monument to the children of Charles VIII, Tours Cathedral