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At what age did Isabeau marry Charles VI?

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Isabeau married Charles VI when she was around 15 or 16 years old. This union was arranged as a political alliance between France and Bavaria-Ingolstadt. Isabeau's age at the time reflected the common practice of early marriages among European royalty during the Middle Ages. These unions were often used to strengthen political ties and secure alliances between noble families.
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