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Charles V the Wise (King of France, 1364–1380): Why Was He Called “the Wise”? | VIDEO

Last updated on March 1, 2026

Charles V “the Wise” (1364–1380) ruled France during one of its darkest moments of the Hundred Years’ War. Unlike warrior kings, he rebuilt royal authority through administration, law, archives, and knowledge.
This film explores why Charles V was called “the Wise” — and how records, ordinances, and memory became tools of power in medieval France.

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