The Children of Adam and Eve

Charles V (of France), called The Wise (1337-80), king of France
(1364-80), born in Vincennes. He was the son of King John II. When John
was captured in September 1356 by the English at Poitiers during the
Hundred Years' War, Charles assumed the regency. The most significant
events of his regency were the Jacquerie (a peasant revolt) and the
insurrection of Paris under ?ienne Marcel(circa 1315-58). Upon the Death
(1364) of his father, Charles ascended the throne. War with the English
continued for a number of years, but with results highly favorable to
Charles, who stripped them of most of their conquests in France and
strengthened the power of the monarchy. A generous patron of literature
and the arts, Charles founded (1367) the first royal library in France.
During his reign the Bastille was added to the fortifications of Paris. He
was succeeded by his son, Charles VI.