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Charles VII of France

«the Victorious»

King of France who recovered most of the territory lost to England. Joan of Arc’s intervention, military reform and reconciliation with Burgundy were central to his recovery.

1403 – 1461KingValois · ES

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Historical portraitKarl VII / Charles VIIUnknown artist · Fifteenth centuryWikimedia CommonsPublic domain · PDM 1.0 · Source

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Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 2 February 1403 Documented

Death: 22 July 1461 Documented

Role: King

Dynasty: Valois · ES

Territories: France (ES)

Recorded governments and reigns

King · France · Reign Documented1422–1461Effective rule

Family network

Recorded relationships

Parents

Charles VI of FranceDocumentedIsabeau of Bavaria · ESPending review

Partners

Marie of Anjou · ESPending review

Children

Catherine of Valois · ESLouis XI of FranceMadeleine of France · ESYolande of France · ES

Documentation

Sources for this profile

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

Evidence for this profile

6 recorded claims · 2 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (2/2 with a precise source)

BirthDocumented
2 February 1403
The authority record gives the birth as 1403-02-02.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Karl VII., Frankreich, König · Vital data: birth date
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·
DeathDocumented
22 July 1461
The authority record gives the death as 1461-07-22.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Karl VII., Frankreich, König · Vital data: death date
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·

Family and relationships (1/3 with a precise source)

FatherDocumented
Charles VI of France
The authority record identifies Charles VI of France (GND 118720864) as father.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Karl VII., Frankreich, König · Relationships: father → GND 118720864
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·
MotherPending review
Isabeau of Bavaria
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
Marriage or partnershipPending review
Marie of Anjou
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·

Governments (1/1 with a precise source)

GovernmentDocumented
King · France · 1422–1461
The authority record dates this office to 1422–1461.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Karl VII., Frankreich, König · Biographical data: “King of France 1422–1461”
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·

Biographical and contextual references (2)

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.