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Charles IV of Anjou
MedievalEmperorAnjou1446 — 1481
Last Angevin duke, willed Provence to France.
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Quick Facts
Born
1446
Died
1481
Country
Anjou
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)21
Political (20%)29
Influence (20%)49
Legacy (20%)39
Leadership (15%)42
Strategy (15%)40
Total Score38.9
Charles IV of Anjou — Complete Timeline
1480 AD
Inherited Duchy of Anjou and ProvencePolitical Action◆ Major
Charles IV inherited the Duchy of Anjou and the County of Provence from his father Ren
InheritanceSuccession
Impact: regional
1481 AD
Willed Provence to King Louis XI of FrancePolitical Action
On his deathbed, Charles IV willed the County of Provence to King Louis XI of France, bypassing his own heirs. This act permanently annexed Provence to the French crown.
AnnexationEnd of Angevin Dynasty
Impact: national
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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