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|birth = 30 June 1470<br>{{Wiki|Château d'Amboise}}, [[Kingdom of France]] | |||
|death = 7 April 1498 {{c|aged 27}}<br>Château d'Amboise, Kingdom of France | |||
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'''Charles VIII''' (1470 – 1498), also known as '''Charles the Affable''', was King of [[France]] from 1483 to his death, and briefly King of [[Naples]] in 1495. | |||
In 1492, Charles offered to fund an expedition headed by [[ | ==Biography== | ||
===Reign in France=== | |||
In 1492, Charles offered to fund an expedition headed by [[Christoffa Corombo]], but the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] convinced Corombo to work for [[Isabella I of Castile|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], knowing that Charles would not be able to support the expedition.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]'' – [[Find Christoffa (2)]]</ref> During Charles' reign, his court held the presence of the knight [[Jean Delacroix]], who later was expelled after speaking out of turn.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Jean Delacroix]]</ref> | |||
The swift French advance caused [[Rodrigo Borgia| | ===Invading Italy=== | ||
In order to secure Naples for France, Charles {{Wiki|Italian War of 1494–1495|invaded}} [[Italy]] in 1494. His forces [[Italian Wars|marched]] across the peninsula with little opposition, subduing [[Florence]] and forcing its leader [[Piero de' Medici]] to flee. As a result, the city came under the control of the insane [[Dominican Order|Dominican]] friar [[Girolamo Savonarola]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' – Chapter 25</ref> Charles moved on to Naples, taking it with ease. He was then crowned King of Naples. In the city, Charles' [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] used the [[Villa Auditore]] as a billet.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' – Chapter 26</ref> | |||
The swift French advance caused [[Papacy|Pope]] [[Rodrigo Borgia|Alexander VI]] to form the {{Wiki|Italic League|Holy League}} with the [[Holy Roman Empire]], Aragon, the Duchy of [[Milan]] and the [[Republic of Venice]]. The League expelled Charles from Italy, although France would maintain a presence on the peninsula for decades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Agostino Barbarigo]]</ref> A force comprising most of the [[Venetian Navy]] occupied most of their time pushing him out of Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Avamposto Veneziano]]</ref> | |||
===Legacy=== | |||
Charles died in 1498 and was succeeded by his second cousin once-removed, [[Louis XII of France|Louis XII]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Gatekeeper]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:07, 6 June 2026
Charles VIII (1470 – 1498), also known as Charles the Affable, was King of France from 1483 to his death, and briefly King of Naples in 1495.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Reign in France[edit | edit source]
In 1492, Charles offered to fund an expedition headed by Christoffa Corombo, but the Italian Assassin Ezio Auditore convinced Corombo to work for Isabella I of Castile, knowing that Charles would not be able to support the expedition.[1] During Charles' reign, his court held the presence of the knight Jean Delacroix, who later was expelled after speaking out of turn.[2]
Invading Italy[edit | edit source]
In order to secure Naples for France, Charles invaded Italy in 1494. His forces marched across the peninsula with little opposition, subduing Florence and forcing its leader Piero de' Medici to flee. As a result, the city came under the control of the insane Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola.[3] Charles moved on to Naples, taking it with ease. He was then crowned King of Naples. In the city, Charles' Swiss mercenaries used the Villa Auditore as a billet.[4]
The swift French advance caused Pope Alexander VI to form the Holy League with the Holy Roman Empire, Aragon, the Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice. The League expelled Charles from Italy, although France would maintain a presence on the peninsula for decades.[5] A force comprising most of the Venetian Navy occupied most of their time pushing him out of Italy.[6]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Charles died in 1498 and was succeeded by his second cousin once-removed, Louis XII.[7]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed II: Discovery (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Renaissance (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II: Discovery – Find Christoffa (2)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Database: Jean Delacroix
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Renaissance – Chapter 25
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Renaissance – Chapter 26
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Agostino Barbarigo
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Avamposto Veneziano
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Gatekeeper