Charles VIII (1470-1498), The Affable In Lenticular Flip Art, The Valois Dynasty by Mark EvansDecember 13, 2012 One of the most foolish and incompetent monarchs of France. Charles VIII wanted to conquer Italy. He failed miserably and bankrupted his kingdom. He died after a tennis game when he hit his head on a stone doorway lintel. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related