1. Home
  2. / Charles IX of France
  3. / In what year was Charles IX born?

In what year was Charles IX born?

  • 1549

  • 1546

  • 1550

  • 1553

Answer

Charles IX was born in 1550. He was the second son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de Medici. He was crowned King of France at the age of 10 after the death of his older brother Francis II. Charles IX was a weak and indecisive ruler, and his reign was marked by religious conflict and political instability.
The Reign of Charles IX: Unraveling the Legacy of a Controversial French King

The Reign of Charles IX: Unraveling the Legacy of a Controversial French King

Take the Charles IX of France Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox