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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

Among these the tomb of Louis XI and a column which inclosed the heart of Charles VIII.

From The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age by Paine, Albert Bigelow

All represented scenes from the critical period of the invasion of Italy by Charles VIII, and they were painted in such a way as to make Alexander appear as having been victorious.

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

Charles VIII, at the Battle of Foronovo, picked out nine of his bravest officers and gave to each of them a complete suit of armor, which was a counterpart of his own.

From Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 by Boy Scouts of America

He was also the historian of the reigns of Charles VII. and Charles VIII.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various

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