CHARLES V., THE WISE

(1337-80), of France; s. of John II.; his f. was captured at Poitiers, 1356, but C. escaped, and ruled in his f.’s stead during John’s long captivity in England. He to the throne in 1364, and, with aid of Bertrand du Guesclin, succeeded in clearing France of the mercenbands which ravaged the country, sending them against the English in and finally driving the English of the greater part of France. (1368-1422), King of France; s. of Charles V., succ. his f. when twelve, the government of the country being in the of his uncles, the Dukes of Anjou, Berry, Burgundy, and Bourbon; m. Isabeau of Bavaria, dau. of Stephen II., 1385; was crowned in 1389. V. of England, 1414, having formed an alliance with the Duke of ‘CHARLES Vil. Burgundy, revived the Eng. claim to ¥r. throne, and won victory of Agin court, 1415; compelled C. to sign Treaty of Troyes. later CHARLES THE VICTORIOUS Vil, THE INDOLENT, (1403-61)' King of France; s. of Charles VI.; his title to the throne of France was disputed by Henry VI. of Eng., N. France being ruled by the Duke of Bedford, until the advent and succe es of Joan of Arc eventually gave C. rule over the entire kingdom. It is to the lasting shame of this king that he made no effort to save Joan from her fate. See PRANCE ( History).