Prince Charles, Duke of Penthièvre

1820–1828 (age 8)

Biography

Prince Charles, Duke of Penthièvre, was a member of the French royal family whose brief life occurred during one of Europe's most turbulent historical periods. As a young aristocrat, he represented the continuation of noble lineages despite the revolutionary upheavals that transformed French society.

Though his years were few, Prince Charles maintained his position within the aristocratic hierarchy and family traditions that defined his station and heritage.