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Also Known As Charles the Well-Served • Charles the Victorious • Charles le Bien servi • Charles le Victorieux
Born February 22, 1403 • Paris • France
Died July 22, 1461 (aged 58) • France
Title / Office king (1422-1461), France
Political Affiliation Armagnac party
House / Dynasty Valois dynasty
Role In Battle of Prague • Hundred Years’ War • Praguerie

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