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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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Children · 4

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

Variations in Bread Quality

While the wealthy enjoyed wheat bread, the poorest families often relied on indigestible chestnut bread or porridge made from rye, oats, or maize.

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

Cost of a village festival license

To host a village fair or festival, peasants applied for a license from the commandant that cost about one French crown.

Daily life

Demanding daily tasks for water and light

Domestic tasks like fetching water from fountains and managing oil lamps or candles for light were costly and physically demanding labor for all of society. Home access to abundant, affordable water and lighting did not occur until the 1950s.

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.