Charles VI Le Bien-Aime
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Charles VI Le Bien-Aime
CHARLES VI LE BIEN-AIME ( the Well-Beloved ) but also LE FOU ( the Mad ) because he believed himself made of glass : he was Henry Vs father-in-law. Date: 1368 - 1422
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1368 1422 Aime Believed Beloved Bien Made
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1. Title: "Charles VI of France: The Beloved and the Mad King" Charles VI, also known as Charles VI Le Bien-Aime (the Well-Beloved) and Charles VI Le Fou (the Mad), is depicted in this 15th-century print. Born in 1368, Charles reigned as King of France from 1380 until his death in 1422. His reign was marked by significant events in French and European history. Charles VI was the father-in-law of King Henry V of England, who famously claimed the throne of France in the Hundred Years' War. The two monarchs were related through their respective spouses, Isabella of Valois and Catherine of Valois, making their alliance a complex web of familial and political ties. Despite his royal lineage and military prowess, Charles VI's reign was marred by mental instability. He began experiencing episodes of mental illness in his late twenties, which worsened over time. Believing himself to be made of glass, Charles VI was often unable to perform his duties as king, leading to the regency of his mother, Isabeau of Bavaria, and later, his son, the Dauphin Louis. The image of Charles VI presented here showcases the duality of his reign: the beloved king, admired for his lineage and power, and the mad king, whose mental instability left a lasting impact on the French monarchy. The print, with its intricate detail and rich colors, serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of royal life in the late Middle Ages. Charles VI's legacy extended beyond his reign, shaping the course of French and European history. His mental illness, and the subsequent regencies, contributed to the weakening of the French monarchy and paved the way for the Hundred Years' War. This print offers a glimpse into the intriguing life of a king whose reign was marked by both love and madness.
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