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Charles VI of France

1368 - 1422

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Charles VI (3 December 1368 – 21 October 1422), nicknamed the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé) and in the 19th century, the Mad (French: le Fol or le Fou), was King of France from 1380 until his death in 1422. He is known for his mental illness and psychotic episodes that plagued him throughout his life. Charles ascended the throne at age 11, his father Charles V leaving behind a favorable military situation, marked by the reconquest of most of the English possessions in France. Charles VI was placed under the regency of his uncles: Philip II, Duke of Burgundy; Louis I, Duke of Anjou; John, Duke of Berry; and Louis II, Duke of Bourbon. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Charles VI of France is the 419th most popular politician (down from 301st in 2019), the 155th most popular biography from France (down from 125th in 2019) and the 39th most popular French Politician.

Charles VI of France is most famous for his role in the 100 Years War and for being the king of France when Joan of Arc was executed.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Charles VI of France ranks 419 out of 19,576. Before him are Sheikh Hasina, Elizabeth of Russia, William the Silent, Galba, Leopold II of Belgium, and Woodrow Wilson. After him are Sergio Mattarella, Magnus the Good, Philip III of Spain, Gerald Ford, Charles V of France, and Mahmoud Abbas.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1368, Charles VI of France ranks 2. Before him is Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor. After him are Joan of Navarre, Queen of England, Louis VII, Duke of Bavaria, and Albert II, Duke of Bavaria. Among people deceased in 1422, Charles VI of France ranks 1. After him are Henry V of England, Taejong of Joseon, Michelle of Valois, Mustafa Çelebi, Taddeo di Bartolo, John IV, Duke of Mecklenburg, and Charlotte of Bourbon, Queen of Cyprus.

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In France

Among people born in France, Charles VI of France ranks 155 out of 6,770. Before him are Gérard Depardieu (1948), Paul Verlaine (1844), Jean-François Champollion (1790), Jacques Lacan (1901), Charles VIII of France (1470), and Francis II of France (1544). After him are Pope Callixtus II (1065), Georges Braque (1882), Charles V of France (1338), Pope Urban IV (1185), Marcel Duchamp (1887), and Pope Leo IX (1002).

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Among POLITICIANS In France

Among politicians born in France, Charles VI of France ranks 39. Before him are Charles VII of France (1403), Hugh Capet (940), Charles IX of France (1550), Charles I of Anjou (1226), Charles VIII of France (1470), and Francis II of France (1544). After him are Charles V of France (1338), Georges Pompidou (1911), Godfrey of Bouillon (1060), Nicolas Sarkozy (1955), Philip V of Spain (1683), and Joachim Murat (1767).

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