charles vii
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Definition
Proper noun A King of France who reigned from 1422 to 1461. His reign was pivotal in the final phase of the Hundred Years' War, as he successfully reversed English territorial gains in France, a process significantly aided by the intervention of Joan of Arc.
Usage
The term "Charles VII" is used specifically to refer to this historical monarch. * He is often discussed in the context of medieval French history, the Hundred Years' War, and the story of Joan of Arc. * The name is used with the definite article "the" when not immediately preceded by "King": the policies of Charles VII.
Examples
- Historical Context:
- With Joan of Arc:
- Legacy:
Advanced Usage
- "The Dauphin": Before his coronation, Charles VII was commonly referred to as "the Dauphin" (the heir to the French throne). This title is frequently used in historical accounts of the period before 1429.
- Joan of Arc sought out the Dauphin to pledge her support.
Variants and Related Words
- Charles VII of France: The full formal designation.
- Charles the Victorious (): An epithet sometimes used in historical writing to denote his successful reign.
- The Dauphin Charles: A reference to him specifically during his time as heir apparent.
Synonyms
- The King of France (1422-1461): A descriptive synonym specifying his title and reign.
- The Dauphin (pre-1429): A contextual synonym for the period before his coronation.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "The King of Bourges": A derogatory contemporary nickname used by his enemies, referencing the city of Bourges where he held his court while Paris was under Anglo-Burgundian control. It implied his authority was not fully recognized.
- Early in his reign, his detractors dismissed him as merely the King of Bourges.
Noun
- King of France who began his reign with most of northern France under English control; after the intervention of Jeanne d'Arc the French were able to defeat the English and end the Hundred Years' War (1403-1461)