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Who ruled France in 1492?

In 1492 (age of discovery), France was ruled by Charles VIII (king). Kingdom of France as drawn in the 1492 border data.

Ruler in 1492

NameTitleYearsSource
Charles VIIIking1483–1498source

Around 1492

  • 1494: Charles VIII's invasion of Italy in September 1494. source

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