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'''Charles VIII''' ( | '''Charles VIII''' (1470 – 1498), also known as '''Charles the Affable''', was King of [[France]] from 1483 to his death. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 1492, Charles offered to fund an expedition headed by [[Christopher Columbus]], but the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] convinced Columbus to work for [[Isabella I of Castile]], knowing that Charles would not be able to support the expedition.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> 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 friar [[Girolamo Savonarola]]. Charles moved on to Naples, taking it with ease. He was then crowned King of Naples.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> | In 1492, Charles offered to fund an expedition headed by [[Christopher Columbus]], but the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] convinced Columbus to work for [[Isabella I of Castile]], knowing that Charles would not be able to support the expedition.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> 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 friar [[Girolamo Savonarola]]. Charles moved on to Naples, taking it with ease. He was then crowned King of Naples.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> | ||
The swift French advance caused [[Rodrigo Borgia|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 | The swift French advance caused [[Rodrigo Borgia|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.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> Following his death, Charles was succeeded by his cousin, [[Louis XII of France|Louis XII]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 04:18, 8 May 2021
Charles VIII (1470 – 1498), also known as Charles the Affable, was King of France from 1483 to his death.
Biography
In 1492, Charles offered to fund an expedition headed by Christopher Columbus, but the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze convinced Columbus to work for Isabella I of Castile, knowing that Charles would not be able to support the expedition.[1] 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 friar Girolamo Savonarola. Charles moved on to Naples, taking it with ease. He was then crowned King of Naples.[2]
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.[3] Following his death, Charles was succeeded by his cousin, Louis XII.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed II: Discovery (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Renaissance (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion (mentioned only)