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Charles X of France

Versailles, 9 Oct 1757 – Gorizia, 6 Nov 1836

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About Charles X

Charles X: the Bourbon succession and the July Revolution

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The collection records Charles X’s birth in 1757 at Versailles. His parents were Louis, Dauphin of France, and Marie Josèphe of Saxony, placing him within the Bourbon dynasty at the heart of the French royal family. 123

Charles X ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1824 to 1830 and also held the title of French co-prince of Andorra. He succeeded his brother Louis XVIII. The July Revolution of 1830 forced his abdication and brought Louis Philippe, Duke of Orléans, to the throne. 456

He was the uncle of the uncrowned Louis XVII, the younger brother of Louis XVI and Louis XVIII, and supported Louis XVIII during exile. The collection records Charles X’s death in 1836 at Gorizia. 67

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Facts and their sources

  • Born9 Oct 1757, Versaillesnot verified1 source
  • TitleFrench co-prince of Andorra, 1824–1830or King of France and Navarre, 1824–1830not verified1 source
  • TitleKing of France and Navarre, 1824–1830or French co-prince of Andorra, 1824–1830not verified1 source
  • Died6 Nov 1836, Gorizianot verified1 source
  • FatherLouis, Dauphin of Francenot verified1 source
  • MotherMarie Josèphe of Saxonynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 9 Oct 1757

    Born in Versailles

  2. 1775–1783

    4 children are born

  3. 1824–1830

    French co-prince of Andorra

  4. 1824–1830

    King of France and Navarre

  5. 6 Nov 1836

    Dies in Gorizia, aged 79

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Versailles.

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The 1750s · Charles X is born in Versailles

What people wore

Common clothing colors

Common women’s clothing colors were mostly dark, with black, gray, and brown making up 45 percent of garments, while red accounted for 21 percent.

Getting around

Rapid descent by ramasse sled

When crossing the snowy Mount Cenis pass in the Alps, travelers could descend into Lanslebourg in just 15 minutes using a specialized sled called a ramasse.

At the table

Simple Meals of Bread and Soup

Ordinary meals typically consisted of bread dipped into soups made of boiled water, vegetables, or legumes, with meat being a rare addition.

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.Around the world · 1756–1763

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.

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Music

Instruments for common dance and festivals

At festivals and fairs, ordinary people danced to the music of fiddles and the pipe and tabor, also known as the pipe and drum.

Daily life

Elementary education for children

Elementary schooling for children typically focused on basic literacy, including reading, writing, and the catechism. In many rural parishes, schools were nonexistent, and when classes were held, they were often taught by the local priest or his vicar.

What it cost

Cost of bread and meat

Bread was the essential staple, though its price fluctuated wildly; by the 1770s, it cost between 4 and 5 sols in the heart of the kingdom. Meat was expensive, with beef, mutton, or veal often costing 9 to 15 sols per pound.