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Charles V of France — King of France from 1364 to 1380, called the Wise
Dauphin in charge of the kingdom at eighteen during his father’s captivity, he retook nearly everything two reigns had lost, without fighting a pitched battle. Highly learned, he founded the first royal library, from which the Bibliothèque nationale descends. (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded office of Charles V of France: throne of France (from 8 April 1364 (Julian calendar) to 16 September 1380 (Julian calendar), his death). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Charles V of France was born on 21 January 1338 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Charles V of France was born in Vincennes. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Charles V of France died on 16 September 1380 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Charles V of France died in Nogent-sur-Marne. (source: Larousse)
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