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4 unusual facts about Charles IV of France


Charles IV of France

In 1322 he married Marie of Luxembourg, daughter of Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor.

Since she might have given birth to a son, a regency was set up under the heir presumptive Philip of Valois, Charles of Valois's son and a member of the House of Valois, the next most senior branch of the Capetian dynasty.

His second wife, Marie of Luxembourg, the daughter of Henry VII, the Holy Roman Emperor, died following a premature birth.

After two months, Jeanne gave birth to another daughter, Blanche, and thus Philip became king and in May was consecrated and crowned Philip VI.



see also

Blanche of France

Blanche of France (1328–1382), daughter of Charles IV of France and Jeanne d'Évreux; wife of Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans

Princess Blanche

Blanche of France, Duchess of Orléans (1328–1382), daughter of Charles IV of France and Jeanne d'Évreux; wife of Philip of Valois, Duke of Orléans