Charles IV of France

Imagine a land called France, long, long ago! That's where King Charles IV lived. France was a big kingdom with rolling hills and busy towns. He was also the King of Navarre, which is another place. Think of it like having two crowns for two different kingdoms! The weather there is usually nice, with warm summers and cool winters, perfect for growing yummy food.

Charles IV was called 'the Fair' or 'the Handsome' because he looked very nice. He was the last king in his family line to rule France. This means when he stopped being king, a new family had to take over. He was the son of another king, Philip IV, who was also known for being handsome. It's like being the last kid in your family to have a certain toy!

Being king wasn't always easy! Charles had to deal with farmers who were unhappy and wanted changes. He also had a disagreement with the King of England, who was like a neighbor. This disagreement was about a piece of land called Guyenne. Charles even took it over for a little while! It's like if your neighbor borrowed your favorite toy without asking, and you had to talk about it.

When Charles IV died, he didn't have any sons to become the next king. This was a big deal because it meant the royal family line ended. A cousin took over in France, and a niece became queen of Navarre. But, because of who was related to Charles, it even helped start a very long war called the Hundred Years' War between France and England!