Charles of Valois

Charles III of Valois (March 12, 1270 – December 16, 1325) was the third son of Philip III of France and Isabella of Aragon. His mother was a daughter of James I of Aragon and Yolande of Hungary. Yolande was the only daughter of Andrew II of Hungary by his second wife Yolande de Courtney.

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March 12 - 1270 - December 16 - 1325 - Philip III of France - James I of Aragon - Andrew II of Hungary

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Charles was the father of Phillip VI, and paternal uncle to three kings (Louis X, Phillip V, and Charles IV). In 1285 he gained the title of Count of Valois, and Count of Anjou and Maine in 1290. During his life, he unsuccessfully sought the rule of four other kingdoms: Aragon, Sicily, Constantinople and the Holy Roman Empire.

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Phillip VI - Louis X - Phillip V - Charles IV - 1285 - 1290 - Aragon - Sicily - Constantinople - Holy Roman Empire

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