Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Charles X Biography and Timeline

Follow Charles X through 9 dated historical records for France.

Charles X, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

9Distinct records
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1824–1848Years on this page

1824

Succession

King · Paris · House / House of Bourbon

Succeeds as King of France. Brother of Louis XVI & Louis XVIII, formerly known as the Count of Artois

Role range: 1824-1836

1825

Compensation

King · Paris · House / House of Bourbon

The nobility is compensated for loss of lands during the French revolution

Role range: 1824-1836

1827

Treaty Ratification

King · Paris · Warfare / Greek War of Independence

Supports French adherence to the tripartite agreement seeking a negotiated Greek settlement.

Role range: 1821-1832 – 1824-1830

1830

July Ordinances

King · Paris · House / House of Bourbon

Issues the July Ordinances restricting the press, dissolving the Chamber and narrowing the electorate.

Role range: 1824-1830

July Revolution

King · Paris · House / House of Bourbon

Faces armed revolt in Paris after publication of the July Ordinances.

Role range: 1824-1830

Abdication

King · Rambouillet · House / House of Bourbon

Abdicates after the July Revolution destroys his authority.

Role range: 1824-1830

Exile of Charles X

King · Cherbourg · House / House of Bourbon

Leaves France for exile after losing the throne in the July Revolution.

Role range: 1824-1830

Expedition to Algiers

King · Algeria · House / House of Bourbon

Authorizes the military expedition that attacks the Regency of Algiers.

Role range: 1824-1830

1848

Abdication

King · Paris · House / House of Bourbon

Deposed by Parisian revolutionaries

Role range: 1824-1836

Records, sources and methodology

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