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Charles IV of France
MedievalEmperorFrance1294 — 1328
Last Capetian king whose death triggered the Hundred Years War.
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Quick Facts
Born
1294
Died
1328
Country
France
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)20
Political (20%)35
Influence (20%)50
Legacy (20%)45
Leadership (15%)48
Strategy (15%)45
Total Score42.8
Charles IV of France — Complete Timeline
1328 AD
Death Without Male HeirOther
Charles IV died without a male heir, ending the direct Capetian line. His death triggered a succession dispute between Philip of Valois and Edward III of England, leading to the Hundred Years' War.
Succession CrisisHundred Years' WarCapetian
Impact: globaltragic
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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