Charles X (Charles Philippe; 9 October 1757 – 6 November 1836) was
King of France from 16 September 1824 until 2 August 1830. For most of his life he was known as the Count of Artois (in French,
comte d'Artois). An uncle of the uncrowned King
Louis XVII, and younger brother to reigning Kings
Louis XVI and
Louis XVIII, he supported the latter in exile and eventually succeeded him.