Quick Facts
Byname:
Charles the Well-beloved or the Mad
French:
Charles le Bien-aimé orL’insensé
Born:
Dec. 3, 1368, Paris, France
Died:
Oct. 21, 1422, Paris (aged 53)
Title / Office:
king (1380-1422), France
House / Dynasty:
Valois dynasty
Notable Family Members:
spouse Isabella of Bavaria
daughter Catherine of Valois
brother Louis I, duc d’Orléans

Charles VI (born Dec. 3, 1368, Paris, France—died Oct. 21, 1422, Paris) was the king of France who throughout his long reign (1380–1422) remained largely a figurehead, first because he was still a boy when he took the throne and later because of his periodic fits of madness. Crowned on October 25, 1380, at Reims at the age of 11, Charles remained under the tutelage of his uncles until his declaration to rule alone in 1388. During those early years France was ruled by his uncles and their creation, the administrative Council of 12. Philip the Bold of Burgundy conducted ...(100 of 467 words)