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:

    “When the Prince of Piedmont [later Charles Emmanuel IV, King of Sardinia] was seven years old, his preceptor instructing him in mythology told him all the vices were enclosed in Pandora’s box. “What! all!” said the Prince. “Yes, all.” “No,” said the Prince; “curiosity must have been without.””
    —Horace Walpole (1717–1797)

    “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)