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'''Charles VIII''' (1470 – 1498), also known as '''Charles the Affable''', was King of [[France]] from 1483 to his death. | '''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== | ==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> | ===Reign in France=== | ||
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]]'' – [[Find Christoffa (2)]]</ref> During his reign, his court held the presence of the knight, [[Jean Delacroix]], though after speaking out of turn he was expelled.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Jean Delacroix]]</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 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> | ===Invading Italy=== | ||
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]].<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' Swiss mercenaries used the [[Villa Auditore]] as a billet.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' – Chapter 26</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 although France would maintain a presence on the peninsula for decades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Agostino Barbarigo]]</ref> A force comprising of most the [[Venetian Navy]] occupied most of their time pushing him out of Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Avamposto Veneziano]]</ref> | |||
===Legacy=== | |||
Following his death, Charles was succeeded by his second cousin once-removed, [[Louis XII of France|Louis XII]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Gatekeeper]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mdat}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{ | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 09:11, 23 January 2024
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
Reign in France
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] During his reign, his court held the presence of the knight, Jean Delacroix, though after speaking out of turn he was expelled.[2]
Invading Italy
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.[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 of most the Venetian Navy occupied most of their time pushing him out of Italy.[6]
Legacy
Following his death, Charles was succeeded by his second cousin once-removed, Louis XII.[7]
Appearances
- 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)
References
- ↑ 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