Charles IX of France

1550 – 1574

Charles IX (Charles Maximilien; 27 June 1550 – 30 May 1574) was King of France from 1560 until his death in 1574. He ascended the French throne upon the death of his brother Francis II in 1560, and as such was the penultimate monarch of the House of Valois.

5 quotes
0 likes
0Verified
5 months agoLast Quote

Languages

EN
5 quotes

Top Categories

Monarchs From France
5 quotes

Timeline

First Quote Added

April 10, 2026

Latest Quote Added

April 10, 2026

Related Authors

Napoleon307Charlemagne19Louis XIV of France17Louis XVIII14Napoleon III14

All Quotes by This Author

"Young as I am, I can bear my own sword."

- Charles IX of France

• 0 likes• monarchs-from-france•
"La blessure est pour vous, la douleur est pour moi."

- Charles IX of France

• 0 likes• monarchs-from-france•
"The wound is yours: the pain is mine."

- Charles IX of France

• 0 likes• monarchs-from-france•
"Lart de faire des vers, deust on s’en indigner, Doit etre a plus haut prix que celui de regner. Tous deux egalement nous portons des couronnes; Mais, roi, je la reçus; et poete, tu les donnes."

- Charles IX of France

• 0 likes• monarchs-from-france•
"The art of verse-making (should one be complaining) Is higher at least than the talent of reigning: We each boast a crown, both the monarch and poet, Yet kings but receive it, while authors bestow it."

- Charles IX of France

• 0 likes• monarchs-from-france•