Charles IV, Count of Maine facts for kids
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Charles of Anjou
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| Count of Maine | |
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| Born | 14 October 1414 Château de Montils-lez-Tours |
| Died | 10 April 1472 (aged 57) Neufvy-en-Touraine |
| Buried | Le Mans Cathedral |
| Noble family | Valois-Anjou |
| Spouses |
Cobella Ruffo
(m. 1434; died 1442)Isabelle of Luxembourg
(m. 1443) |
| Issue | Charles IV, Duke of Anjou |
| Father | Louis II, Duke of Anjou |
| Mother | Yolande of Aragon |
Charles du Maine (1414–1472) was a French prince from the royal family. He was a trusted advisor to King Charles VII of France, who was his brother-in-law. This was during the long war between France and England, called the Hundred Years' War. Charles was the third son of Louis II, who was the Duke of Anjou and King of Naples. His mother was Yolande of Aragon.
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Charles's Family Life
First Marriage and Child
In 1434, Charles married Cobella Ruffo, a Countess. They had one son named Jean Louis Marin. Sadly, their son passed away when he was a baby. Cobella herself passed away in 1442.
Second Marriage and Children
Charles married again in 1443. His second wife was Isabelle of Luxembourg. Her father was Peter I of Luxembourg, a powerful Count. Charles and Isabelle had two children:
- Louise of Anjou (1445–1477)
- Charles IV, Duke of Anjou (1446–1481)
There was a disagreement about the area called Guise between Charles and Isabelle's brother, Louis of Luxembourg. It was decided that Isabelle would receive Guise as a special gift when she married.
Charles also had a daughter named Mary of Anjou. She later married Thomas Courtenay, 6th Earl of Devon.
Charles's Role in Wars
Fighting for the King
In 1437, Charles began fighting for King Charles VII of France. He helped capture important cities like Montereau and Pontoise in 1441. Around this time, his brother, René of Anjou, gave him control of the County of Maine. Charles continued to help King Charles in his military efforts.
Leading the Army
Later, in 1465, Charles led the back part of the army for King Louis XI of France. This was during the Battle of Montlhéry.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos IV de Maine para niños
