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'''Charles V''' (21 January 1338 – 16 September 1380), known as '''Charles the Wise''', was King of [[France]] from 1364 to his death. | '''Charles V''' (21 January 1338 – 16 September 1380), known as '''Charles the Wise''', was King of [[France]] from 1364 to his death. | ||
During his reign, France was involved in the [[Hundred Years' War]], and many construction projects were undertaken by him. One of these involved the conversion of the [[Louvre]] into a residence, to which Charles moved there from the [[Conciergerie]]. | During his reign, France was involved in the [[Hundred Years' War]], and many construction projects were undertaken by him. One of these involved the conversion of the [[Louvre]] into a residence, to which Charles moved there from the [[Conciergerie|Palais de la Cité]]. | ||
Another project was the [[Bastille]], a fortress intended to protect the {{Wiki|Porte Saint-Antoine}} gate and the adjoining {{Wiki|Hôtel Saint-Pol}}. The Saint-Pol in turn had been constructed under Charles away from the busy area around the Louvre. | Another project was the [[Bastille]], a fortress intended to protect the {{Wiki|Porte Saint-Antoine}} gate and the adjoining {{Wiki|Hôtel Saint-Pol}}. The Saint-Pol in turn had been constructed under Charles away from the busy area around the Louvre. | ||
Revision as of 17:43, 30 July 2015
Charles V (21 January 1338 – 16 September 1380), known as Charles the Wise, was King of France from 1364 to his death.
During his reign, France was involved in the Hundred Years' War, and many construction projects were undertaken by him. One of these involved the conversion of the Louvre into a residence, to which Charles moved there from the Palais de la Cité.
Another project was the Bastille, a fortress intended to protect the Porte Saint-Antoine gate and the adjoining Hôtel Saint-Pol. The Saint-Pol in turn had been constructed under Charles away from the busy area around the Louvre.