King Charles VII was the King of France from 1422 to 1461, during a tumultuous period marked by the Hundred Years' War. He was born on February 22, 1403, and became king after the death of his father, Charles VI. His reign was characterized by struggles against the English and internal conflicts within France. One of his significant achievements was the coronation at Reims Cathedral in 1429, which was made possible by the support of Joan of Arc. Under his leadership, France gradually regained territories lost to the English, ultimately leading to the end of the war and the strengthening of the French monarchy.