Charles V of France

Born

January 21, 1338

Died

September 16, 1380 (aged 42)

Known as

monarch, politician

Charles V, called the Wise, was King of France from 1364 to his death in 1380. His reign marked an early high point for France during the Hundred Years' War as his armies recovered much of the territory held by the English and successfully reversed the military losses of his predecessors.

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