Charles VI Biography and Timeline

Succession

Succeeds to the throne of France at the age of twelve

Role range: 1380-1422

Roosebeke Campaign against Ghent Rebels

Charles VI's army defeats the Flemish rebels at Roosebeke and breaks the power of Philip van Artevelde.

Role range: 1380-1422

French Intervention Pressures Despenser

The prospect and advance of French forces contributed to the collapse of the English military expedition in Flanders.

Marriage

Marries Isabella from the House of Wittelsbach

Role range: 1380-1422

Battle of Margate

The French invasion is called off after defeat of the French fleet off Margate

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Invasion of England

The French invasion is called off after defeat of the French fleet off Margate

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Succession

Declares himself old enough to rule without his 3 brothers who are joint Regents

Role range: 1380-1422

Invasion of England

Assembles the largest fleet since Charlamagne but the plans for invasion are abandoned

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Health of Charles VI

Sparks off power struggle between Louis Duke of Orleans & Philip Duke of Burgundy. 1st bout of insanity

Role range: 1380-1422

Peace

Receives an English deputation led by John of Gaunt to discuss peace

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Peace

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

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Agreement on Withdraw support from their two Popes

Meets Wenceslas, they agree to withdraw support from their two Popes

Role range: 1380-1422

Political Support at Paris

Withdraws support from Benedict XIII but the Emperor supports the Pope

Role range: 1380-1422

Birth of Charles VII

Birth of Charles VII

Role range: 1380-1422

Death of Charles VI

The feud with the Duke of Burgundy, coming close to civil war, comes to an end

Role range: 1380-1422

Battle of Dartmouth

Charles VI attacks Dartmouth

Siege of Dartmouth

Charles VI attacks Dartmouth

Alliance Charles VI and Owen Glendower

Envoys from Owen Glendower arrive in France to discuss an alliance

Assassination of Louis

Orleans is assassinated by Burgundy while under Charles protection. Burgundy is pardoned because Orleans had been involved in a plot to overthrow the King

Role range: 1380-1422

Coup

Burgundy is pardoned because Orleans had been involved in a plot to overthrow the King

Role range: 1380-1422

Death of Charles VI

Death of Orleans, assasinated. Burgundy is pardoned because Orleans had been involved in a plot to overthrow the King

Role range: 1380-1422

Siege of Paris

Duke Jean-sans-Peur of Burgundy gains control of Paris, the Dauphin Charles flees south of the Loire

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Assassination of Jean-sans-Peur of Burgundy

Assassination of Jean-sans-Peur at Montereau during a meeting with the Dauphin, his successor, Philippe-le-Bon, allies himself with the English

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Treaty of Troyes

Declares the Dauphin Charles of France illegitimate

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Treaty of Troyes

The Treaty of Troyes allows Henry V to marry Catherine, daughter of King Charles VI, & become king of France upon the latters death

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Death of Charles VI

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

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422

Death of Charles VI

Death of Charles VI

Role range: 1380-1422

Capture of Paris

Recaptures Maine

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1422-1466

Capture of Normandy

Captures Normandy from the English

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1422-1466

Peace

A peace Treaty is signed between England & France

Role range: 1337-1453 – 1380-1422