# Charles IV - King of France

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-iv
Reign: 1322–1328
Born-Died: 1294 - 1328
Dynasty: Capetians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Charles+IV&go=Go

Last king of the direct Capetian line; his death triggered the Valois succession.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Philip V](https://history-france.com/rulers/philip-v)
- Succeeded by: [Philip VI](https://history-france.com/rulers/philip-vi)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1322 - [Charles IV becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1322-charles-iv-becomes-king)
- 1324 - [War of Saint-Sardos](https://history-france.com/timeline/1324-war-of-saint-sardos)
- 1328 - [Charles IV dies without a male heir](https://history-france.com/timeline/1328-charles-iv-dies-without-a-male-heir)
- 1328 - [Philip VI becomes first Valois king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1328-philip-vi-becomes-first-valois-king)