Charles IX of France_
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Born
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
French
Spouse
Elisabeth of Austria (1570-1574)
Children
2 children: Charles de Valois, Duke of Angoulême, Princess Marie Élisabeth of France
Parents
Henry II of France, Catherine de' Medici
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 39,412 Wikipedia views/month
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Zodiac
Year of the Dog, sign of Cancer
AWARDS (4)
B
Golden Rose
WON
B
Knight of the Garter
WON
B
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
WON
B
Order of the Golden Fleece
WON
Biography
Charles IX 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.
Connections (16)
Spouse of
Elisabeth of Austria
Child of
Henry II of France
Child of
Catherine de' Medici
Parent of
Charles de Valois, Duke of Angoulême
Parent of
Princess Marie Élisabeth of France
Sibling of
Henry III of France
Sibling of
Diane de France, Duchess of Angoulême
Sibling of
Francis II of France
Sibling of
Elisabeth of Valois
Sibling of
Margaret of Valois
Sibling of
Claude of Valois
Sibling of
Francis, Duke of Anjou
Sibling of
Louis of Valois
Sibling of
Victoria of Valois
Sibling of
Henri d'Angoulême
Sibling of
Joan of Valois
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Charles IX of France?
Charles IX of France was born on and passed away on at the age of 23.
Where was Charles IX of France born?
Charles IX of France was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
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