Charles VIII of France

Charles VIII was the King of France from 1483 until his death in 1498, known for his ambitious campaigns to assert French dominance in Italy. His invasion of the Italian peninsula in 1494 was a significant event that triggered the downfall of the Medici family in Florence, as Piero de' Medici sought to negotiate peace by surrendering strategic locations, which ultimately fueled public outrage and led to the Medici's exile.