Royalty · Politics · 1470–1498
Charles VIII of France — Age & Birthday
Born: 30 June 1470 · Died: 7 April 1498 · Age at death: 27
How old was Charles VIII of France when he died?
Charles VIII of France died aged 27. He was born on 30 June 1470 and died on 7 April 1498.
French king who led an invasion of Italy in the 1490s
Did you know?He died aged twenty-seven after accidentally striking his head on a stone doorframe while on his way to watch a game of tennis.
Charles VIII (30 June 1470 – 7 April 1498), called the Affable (French: l'Affable), was King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. He succeeded his father Louis XI at the age of 13.
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- Age at death
- 27
- Years since death
- 528
- Born
- June 30, 1470 · Amboise, France
- Died
- April 7, 1498
- Cause of death
- Stroke
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics
Family
- Father
- Louis XI of France
- Mother
- Charlotte of Savoy
- Spouse
- Anne of Brittany
- Children
- Anne de France, Charles Orlando, Dauphin of France, Charles de France, François de France
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