Succession1380
Succeeds to the throne of France at the age of twelve
Historical person
Charles VI Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles VI, based on 29 World History Database records associated with France.
29 records1380–145321 events9 places
Chronological biography
1380
1382
Roosebeke Campaign against Ghent Rebels27 November 1382
Charles VI's army defeats the Flemish rebels at Roosebeke and breaks the power of Philip van Artevelde.
1385
Marriage1385
Marries Isabella from the House of Wittelsbach
1387
Battle of Margate1387
The French invasion is called off after defeat of the French fleet off Margate
Invasion of England1387
The French invasion is called off after defeat of the French fleet off Margate
1388
Invasion of England1388
Assembles the largest fleet since Charlamagne but the plans for invasion are abandoned
Succession1388
Declares himself old enough to rule without his 3 brothers who are joint Regents
1392
Health of Charles VI1392
Sparks off power struggle between Louis Duke of Orleans & Philip Duke of Burgundy. 1st bout of insanity
Peace1392
Receives an English deputation led by John of Gaunt to discuss peace
1396
Peace1396
The Peace of Paris lasts for 30 years. Richard II & Charles VI agree peace. England keeps Calais & part of Gascony. Charles agrees to support Richard if he is attacked by an aggressor
1398
Agreement on Withdraw support from their two Popes1398
Meets Wenceslas, they agree to withdraw support from their two Popes
Political Support at Paris1398
Withdraws support from Benedict XIII but the Emperor supports the Pope
1403
Birth of Charles VII1403
Birth of Charles VII
1404
Alliance Charles VI and Owen Glendower1404
Envoys from Owen Glendower arrive in France to discuss an alliance
Battle of Dartmouth1404
Charles VI attacks Dartmouth
Death of Charles VI1404
The feud with the Duke of Burgundy, coming close to civil war, comes to an end
Siege of Dartmouth1404
Charles VI attacks Dartmouth
1407
Assassination of Louis23 November 1407
Orleans is assassinated by Burgundy while under Charles protection. Burgundy is pardoned because Orleans had been involved in a plot to overthrow the King
Coup23 November 1407
Burgundy is pardoned because Orleans had been involved in a plot to overthrow the King
Death of Charles VI23 November 1407
Death of Orleans, assasinated. Burgundy is pardoned because Orleans had been involved in a plot to overthrow the King
1418
Siege of Paris1418
Duke Jean-sans-Peur of Burgundy gains control of Paris, the Dauphin Charles flees south of the Loire
1419
Assassination of Jean-sans-Peur of Burgundy1419
Assassination of Jean-sans-Peur at Montereau during a meeting with the Dauphin, his successor, Philippe-le-Bon, allies himself with the English
1420
Treaty of Troyes9 April 1420
Declares the Dauphin Charles of France illegitimate
Treaty of Troyes31 July 1420
The Treaty of Troyes allows Henry V to marry Catherine, daughter of King Charles VI, & become king of France upon the latters death
1422
Death of Charles VI31 July 1422
Death of Henry V and Charles VI, produces a disputed kingship between the infant Henry VI and the Dauphin Charles, Duke John of Bedford becomes Regent of France on behalf of Henry VI
Death of Charles VI22 October 1422
Death of Charles VI
1448
Capture of Paris1448
Recaptures Maine
1450
Capture of Normandy1450
Captures Normandy from the English
1453
Peace25 December 1453
A peace Treaty is signed between England & France
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.