deaths
April 7, 1498
Charles VIII of France (born 1470)
Charles VIII of France
Charles VIII, called the Affable, was King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. He succeeded his father Louis XI at the age of 13. His elder sister Anne acted as regent jointly with her husband Peter II, Duke of Bourbon until 1491, when the young king turned 21 years of age. During Anne's regency, the great lords rebelled against royal centralisation efforts in a conflict known as the Mad War (1485–1488), which resulted in a victory for the royal government.
April 7
April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 268 days remain until the end of the year.