On 11 October 1347, Louis IV died suddenly and Charles gained wider recognition as king of Germany. However, less than a year later on 1 August 1348, Blanche died after a short illness aged thirty-two.
King Louis IV died suddenly in 1347, prompting Charles to gain more widespread recognition as the ruler of Germany. However, only a little over a year later, on August 1, 1348, Queen Blanche lost her life following a brief and short illness at the age of thirty-two.