Charles IX
Charles IX
Born	June 27 , 1550 Saint-Germain-en-Laye , France
Died	May 30 , 1574 Vincennes , France
Predecessor	Francis II of France
Successor	Henry III of France
Spouse	Elizabeth of Austria

Charles IX of France (June 27, 1550 ? May 30, 1574) was a King of France and a member of the House of Valois .

Birth [ change | change source ]

Charles was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye , France , on June 27 , 1550 . His parents were Henry II of France and Catherine of Medici .

Marriage [ change | change source ]

Charles was married to Elizabeth of Austria on November 26 , 1570 . They had one child, Mary Elizabeth of France ( October 27 , 1572 ? April 9 , 1578 ), who died young.

Death [ change | change source ]

Charles died in Vincennes , France, on May 30 , 1574 . He is buried in the Saint Denis Basilica . The next King was Henry III of France .

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