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Charles IV of France

«the Fair»

The last French king of the direct male Capetian line. His death without a son opened the succession that brought Philip VI of Valois to the throne.

1294 – 1328King of France and NavarreCapet · ES
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Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 18 June 1294 Documented

Death: 1 February 1328 Documented

Role: King of France and Navarre

Other recorded names: Charles the Fair · Charles I of Navarre

Dynasty: Capet · ES

Territories: France (ES) · Navarre (ES)

Recorded governments and reigns
King · France · Reign Documented1322–1328Effective rule
King · Navarre · Reign Pending review1322–1328Effective rule
Family network

Recorded relationships

Parents
Philip IV of FrancePending reviewJoan I of NavarrePending review
Partners
Children
Crowns and unions

Their titles over time

Follow the changing territories and offices of Charles IV of France. Each title retains its own status.

Governments in 1322

  • FranceKing
    View titles and jurisdictions
  • NavarreKing
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Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.

Documentation

Sources for this profile

Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.

Evidence for this profile

9 recorded claims · 5 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (2/2 with a precise source)
Family and relationships (1/5 with a precise source)
  • FatherPending review

    Philip IV of France

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
  • MotherPending review

    Joan I of Navarre

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
  • Marriage or partnershipDocumented

    Blanche of Burgundy

    The authority record identifies Blanche of Burgundy (GND 1218738847) as spouse.
    Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Karl IV., Frankreich, König · Relationships: spouse → GND 1218738847
    Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·
  • Marriage or partnershipPending review

    Marie of Luxembourg

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
  • Marriage or partnershipPending review

    Joan of Évreux

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
Governments (1/2 with a precise source)
Biographical and contextual references (4)
Editorial history
  • 2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
  • 2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.

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