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Victorious: Joan of Arc's king, France freed from English rule.
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Charles VII, future King of France, is born to King Charles VI and Isabeau of Bavaria in Paris.
At the age of 8, Charles becomes the Dauphin of France, the heir apparent to the throne.
Charles marries Marie of Anjou, strengthening political alliances and securing the throne's succession.
Charles receives a comprehensive education in the arts, sciences, and chivalry, preparing him for his future role as king.
The Treaty of Troyes is signed, recognizing Henry V of England as heir to the French throne, excluding Charles from succession.
Charles VI dies, and Charles is proclaimed Dauphin and regent, though Henry VI of England is recognized as king by many.
Joan of Arc arrives at Chinon and convinces Charles to support her mission to lift the siege of Orléans.
With Joan of Arc's leadership, the siege of Orléans is lifted, marking a turning point in the Hundred Years' War.
Charles is crowned King of France in Reims Cathedral, solidifying his claim to the throne and boosting French morale.
Henry VI of England is crowned King of France in Paris, but Charles retains control over much of the country.
Charles signs the Treaty of Arras with the Duke of Burgundy, ending their alliance with England and strengthening French unity.
Charles makes a triumphant entry into Paris, re-establishing his authority in the capital after years of English occupation.
Charles issues the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges, asserting the independence of the French Church from papal authority.
The Treaty of Tours is signed, establishing a temporary truce with England and allowing Charles to focus on internal reforms.
French forces, under Charles's leadership, recapture Normandy from English control, a significant victory in the war.
The Battle of Castillon marks the end of the Hundred Years' War, with the final defeat of English forces in France.
Charles founds the Order of St. Michael, an order of chivalry to honor his loyal knights and nobles.
Charles VII dies at the Château de Mehun-sur-Yonne, leaving a France largely free of English influence and more centralized.