Royalty · Politics · 1423–1483
Louis XI of France — Age & Birthday
Born: 3 July 1423 · Died: 30 August 1483 · Age at death: 60
How old was Louis XI of France when he died?
Louis XI of France died aged 60. He was born on 3 July 1423 and died on 30 August 1483.
King of France who centralised power and modernised the state
Did you know?Known as "The Universal Spider" for his complex political scheming, he preferred diplomacy and bribery to open warfare.
Louis XI (3 July 1423 – 30 August 1483), called the Prudent (French: le 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 Praguerie in 1440.
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- Age at death
- 60
- Years since death
- 543
- Born
- July 3, 1423 · Bourges, France
- Died
- August 30, 1483
- Cause of death
- Stroke
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics
Family
- Father
- Charles VII of France
- Mother
- Marie of Anjou
- Spouses
- Charlotte of Savoy, Margaret Stewart, Dauphine of France
- Children
- Charles VIII of France, Anne of France, Francis of France, Guyotte de Valois, Jeanne de Valois, Dame de Mirebeau, Joachim de Valois, Joan of Valois, Marie de Valois
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