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Charles VII

French king who expelled English from France with Joan of Arc's help.

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Also known as Charles the Seventh, Charles

First appearance: iii concerning mixed principalities

Charles VII shows up with force in XIII: Concerning Auxiliaries, Mixed Soldiery, and One’s Own. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of France who established national ordinances for men-at-arms and infantry, strengthening the kingdom.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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