King of France from 1380 to 1422 (1368–1422)

A masquerade in which King Charles VI of France and some others, dressed as wildmen in shaggy costumes, are nearly burned to death by accident. Aquatint by J. Harris after J. Froissart.

King Henry V of England marries Catherine of Valois. Engraving by A. Suntach after G.B. Cipriani.

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Charles VI of France

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A masquerade in which King Charles VI of France and some others, dressed as wildmen in shaggy costumes, are nearly burned to death by accident. Aquatint by J. Harris after J. Froissart.

King Henry V of England marries Catherine of Valois. Engraving by A. Suntach after G.B. Cipriani.