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Charles VIII

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noun

  1. 1470–98, king of France 1483–98 (son of Louis XI).


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The tapestry, a sumptuous rectangle 30 ft. long by 11ft. high, has been named The Glorification of Charles VIII, King of France from 1483 to 1498.

From Time Magazine Archive

Du Verdier and Fabricius say, he was Octavien de Saint Gelais, Bishop of Angouleme, who lived in the reign of Charles VIII.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

Anne of Brittany is married to Maximilian by proxy, 349; married to Charles VIII.,

From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Gardiner, Samuel Rawson

She was but fifteen when Madame la Grande brought about the marriage with Charles VIII.

From Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) by Butler, Pierce

Elsewhere we may read how Charles VIII, victorious without the trouble of winning battles, penetrated as far as Rome and Naples.

From Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day by Gregorovius, Ferdinand

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