26. A mental breakdown likely triggered King Charles into believing he was made entirely from glass
The King’s first – and most severe – breakdown came in 1392. Sent into a rage by the attempted murder of one of his closest friends, Charles went on a mini killing spree. As well as offing four of his own knights, he also attacked his own brother, the Duke of Orleans. After that, he was never the same. King Charles not only struggled to remember his wife, he also forgot his own name. And, of course, he started to believe he was made of glass. Unsurprisingly, this affected his life in every way.