Charles IV of France

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Charles IV of France born?June 18 or 19, 1294
2. When did Charles IV of France die?February 1, 1328
3. What is the reign?King of France and Navarre from 1322 to 1328
4. What is the key conflict?War of Saint-Sardos (1324) with England over the Duchy of Guyenne
5. Who was Charles IV of France and why was he called "the Fair"?Charles IV was the last king of the Capetian dynasty. He was called "the Fair" because of his reputation for fairness and kindness. He ruled France from 1322 to 1328.
6. Why did Charles IV's death cause a war between France and England?He had no son, only daughters, so the throne could not pass to them. His cousin Philip became king, but Edward III of England also claimed the throne. This disagreement started the Hundred Years' War.

House of Capet: The senior royal house of France, ruling directly from 987 to 1328.
House of Valois: A cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty that succeeded Charles IV as rulers of France.
Salic Law: A medieval law prohibiting female inheritance of the French throne.
Vassal: A person who has entered into a mutual obligation to a lord or monarch, typically involving military service.