Charles VIII

Charles VIII may refer to:

  • Charles VIII of Sweden, actually Charles II of Sweden, Charles I of Norway (1409–1470)
  • Charles VIII of France, "the Affable" (1470–1498)
  • Carlos VIII (disambiguation), regnal name of two claimants to the Spanish throne

Famous quotes containing the words charles and/or viii:

    “Mead had studied for the ministry, but had lost his faith and took great delight in blasphemy. Capt. Charles H. Frady, pioneer missionary, held a meeting here and brought Mead back into the fold. He then became so devout that, one Sunday, when he happened upon a swimming party, he shot at the people in the river, and threatened to kill anyone he again caught desecrating the Sabbath.”
    —For the State of Nebraska, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)

    “I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love.... I now quit altogether public affairs, and I lay down my burden.”
    —Edward VIII (1894–1972)